What is another word for nephroptosia?
Pronunciation: [nˌɛfɹəptˈə͡ʊzi͡ə] (IPA) 
Nephroptosia is a medical condition in which the kidney drops down from its normal position. It is also known as nephroptosis or floating kidney. There are a few synonyms for the word nephroptosia, including renal ptosis, nephroptosis, floating kidney syndrome, and wandering kidney. Renal ptosis is a condition in which the kidney drops down lower than its usual position due to its supporting structures being weakened. Nephroptosis is a similar condition that can be caused by genetics or trauma. Floating kidney syndrome and wandering kidney are other terms used to describe the condition. All of these terms are interchangeable and describe the same medical condition.
