Section 15
Diseases and Disorders of the Urinary System
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Renal Disease and Failure
Renal failure uremia is a syndrome of renal failure characterized by elevated levels of urea and creatinine in the blood.

Nephroptosis (Floating Kidney)
Nephroptosis is an abnormal condition in which the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up.

Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a cystic genetic disorder of the kidneys.