Medical Definition of NEPHRECTOMY. : the surgical removal of a kidney.â neÂ·phrecÂ·toÂ·mize \-ËmÄ«z\ transitive verb.edical Definition of NEPHRECTOMY. : the surgical removal of a kidney.
Scleritis is an uncommon disease and is differentiated from episcleritis, which is a more common ocular condition. In episcleritis, only the superficial tissue between the white of the eye (sclera) and the blood vessel-filled covering (conjunctiva) is inflamed. Scleritis is an inflammation of the white of the eye. 2  It is serious eye disease which is often associated with underlying autoimmune disorders. 3  Prompt diagnosis and treatment is essential in preventing permanent vision loss.
1 If the cornea is also inflamed, it is referred to as sclerokeratitis. 2  Scleromalacia perorans: This bilateral form, also known as necrotising anterior scleritis without inflammation, is noted for not having symptoms. 3  It is linked to advanced rheumatoid arthritis, mostly in women.