Chronic kidney disease is a condition characterized by the progressive loss of the ability of the kidneys to filter waste and fluid from the blood, typically with damage lasting three months or longer before diagnosis. It drastically impairs the nephrons, which are the structural and functional units of the kidneys. The condition is a significant cause of illness worldwide, in part because it often progresses considerably before symptoms become apparent.
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