polycystic disease of the kidneys
polycystic disease of the kidneys (poli-sis-tik) n. an inherited disorder in which the substance of both kidneys is largely replaced by numerous cysts. Symptoms, including haematuria, urinary tract infection, and hypertension, are associated with chronic kidney failure.
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