# Chronic Kidney Disease

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9M9IxtSoHX1iXJWLIlKnrE

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Chronic Renal Failure

**Alternative Labels:**

- Chronic Kidney Failure
- Chronic Renal Disease

## Definition

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function over time. This decline can lead to kidney failure, requiring treatments such as dialysis or kidney transplantation to manage the condition.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7z8IPBHMwVOHP53OFYeSZN

## Parent Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RaCNymQDK4cCroLbq84WeE

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