what is nephrology.
Nephrology (from Greek Î½ÎµÏÏÏÏ nephros  kidney , combined with the suffix-logy, the study of) is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the study of normal kidney function, kidney problems, the treatment of kidney problems and renal replacement therapy (dialysis and kidney transplantation).
Nephrology is the study and treatment of kidney disease. Those in the field of nephrology are trained to administer dialysis to patients with kidney issues. Nephrology involves the study of the kidneys and the treatment of kidney disease. A nephrologist is a licensed physician who has completed extensive training in her area of specialty. A nephrologist may specialize in pediatric care. A hemodialysis machine.