Glossary
Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the filtering structures in the kidney, hindering removal of waste products in the bloodNephrologist: A doctor who treats people with kidney diseases
Cystoscopy: A procedure in which an optical instrument is inserted through the urethra to look at the bladder
Schistosomiasis: A disease caused by infection of freshwater parasitic worms
Hypercalciuria: A condition of elevated calcium level in the urine
Lupus Erythematosus: A collection of autoimmune diseases in which the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissues
