# minimal change disease

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A disease of the kidneys, characterized by proteinuria, edema, weight gain, and hypoalbuminaemia.

## Etymology
So called because the changes caused by the disease cannot easily be seen even under microscopy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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