pyelonephritis

noun py·elo·ne·phri·tis \ˌpī-(ə-)lō-ni-ˈfrī-təs\

Definition of PYELONEPHRITIS

: inflammation of both the lining of the pelvis and the parenchyma of the kidney

— py·elo·ne·phrit·ic \-ˈfri-tik\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: 1839

Medical Dictionary

noun py·elo·ne·phri·tis \ˌpī-(ə-)lō-ni-ˈfrīt-əs\

plural py·elo·ne·phrit·i·des \-ˈfrit-ə-ˌdēz\

: inflammation of both the parenchyma of a kidney and the lining of its renal pelvis especially due to bacterial infection

—py·elo·ne·phrit·ic \-ˈfrit-ik\ adjective

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