What is another word for mesoamerican nephropathy?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛsə͡ʊməɹˌɪkən nɛfɹˈɒpəθɪ] (IPA) 
Mesoamerican Nephropathy is an irreversible kidney disease that has affected thousands of people in the Mesoamerican region. The disease has various synonyms, including Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Origin (CKDu), Mesoamerican CKD, and Mesoamerican Endemic Nephropathy. Other terms used to refer to this condition include Mesoamerican Epidemic Nephropathy (MEN), Tropical Nephropathy, and Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities (CINAC). The disease is prevalent among the working-age population, especially among agricultural laborers, and has been linked to various factors, including heat stress, dehydration, and exposure to heavy metals, pesticides, and herbicides. Efforts are underway to raise awareness about the disease and to develop effective interventions to prevent it.
