A definition of glomerulonephritis

A Definition Of Glomerulonephritis
Source: Adapted from the National Institutes of Health

What does the term “glomerulonephritis” mean? The term “glomerulonephritis” refers to when the filtering units in the kidneys, called the glomeruli, are damaged, the kidneys don’t function properly and waste and extra fluids build up in the body. To find out more about this term, please search the news section of this website for related articles and information.