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.
The campus of GWU is located a mere four blocks from the White House, making it an ideal setting for students to make use of internship and research opportunities. George Washington University is ranked #54 in US News and World Report's list of America's Best Colleges. American University was founded in 1893 as a Methodist university and has since grown to enjoy the position of 85th on the list of America's Best Colleges in US News and World Report.