The Swelling of One or Both Kidneys Due to an Obstruction

question 71

Short Answer

The swelling of one or both kidneys due to an obstruction in the flow of urine is known as ____________________.

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Definitions:

Benzene

A chemical compound with the formula C6H6, known as an aromatic hydrocarbon and used as a starting material in the production of numerous chemicals.

Alkane Solvents

Solvents composed of alkanes, which are hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon atoms, making them nonpolar and good for dissolving similar substances.

Soluble

The ability of a substance to be dissolved in a solvent, forming a homogeneous mixture at the molecular or ionic level.

Ethers

A class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups, widely used as solvents and in the production of pharmaceuticals and chemicals.