👉 Nephrology, a branch of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of kidney disorders. It is also known as renal disease or kidney failure. Nephrology encompasses various areas such as diagnosis, prognosis, management, and rehabilitation of patients with kidney diseases. The term "nephros" refers to nephrotic syndrome, which is a common disorder characterized by increased blood pressure in the kidneys due to an imbalance between the levels of sodium and water in the body.