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Definition of Nephrosclerosis
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Nephrosclerosis: A progressive disease of the kidneys that results from sclerosis (hardening) of the small blood vessels in the kidneys. Nephrosclerosis is most commonly associated with hypertension or diabetes and can lead to kidney failure.