Nephrologist Question:

What is renal tubular (TOOB-yoo-lur) acidosis (ASS-ih-DOH-sis)?

Nephrologist Interview Question
Nephrologist Interview Question

Answer:

A defect in the kidneys that hinders their normal excretion of acids. Failure to excrete acids can lead to weak bones, kidney stones, and poor growth in children.


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