Confidence votes 3.9K. Water on the kidney is the literal translation of the medical term hydronephrosis. That's a misnomer, however, because the condition has nothing to do with water. In hydronephrosis, there is often an obstruction in the ureter, bladder, or urethra that prevents urine from emptying out of the kidney. Pressure backs-up as a result, causing the kidney to swell with urine.
Within the Washington D.C. borders, Georgetown is the best university. If you extend the area to Maryland and Northern Virginia, then I think Johns Hopkins is better. There are schools that have excellent specialties. George Washington University for government and the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis for warfare. Of the local state schools, which are way more affordable, I think University of Maryland, College Park is the best in the area, followed by George Mason. Views.
Colleges in District Of Columbia. Politically minded students have many higher education options at the colleges and universities located in the nation's capital. Several notable private National Universities are located in Washington, D.C., and many host renowned political science and public affairs degree programs. The University of the District of Columbia is the only public university in Washington, D.C.