minimal change disease

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What does minimal change disease mean?

A disease of the kidneys, characterized by proteinuria, edema, weight gain, and hypoalbuminaemia.

Where does minimal change disease come from?

So called because the changes caused by the disease cannot easily be seen even under microscopy.

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