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(fan-KOH-nee SIN-drome)
| A group of kidney disorders that cause protein, sugar, minerals, and other nutrients to be lost in the urine. Symptoms include weakness, bone pain, and passing a greater than normal amount of urine. One form of Fanconi syndrome is inherited and is usually found in infants. Fanconi’s syndrome may also be caused by other diseases, a lack of vitamin D, or exposure to heavy metals or chemicals, including certain anticancer drugs. |
Previous Definitions: | familial polyposis, family history, family therapy, FAMMM syndrome, Fanconi anemia | Next Definitions: | FAP, Faslodex, fast-neutron beam radiation, fat-soluble vitamin, fatigue |
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