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nephritic

Syllabification: (ne·phrit·ic)
Pronunciation: /nəˈfritik/

Definition of nephritic

adjective

  • of or in the kidneys; renal.
  • of or relating to nephritis.

Origin:

early 19th century: via late Latin from Greek nephritikos 'of the kidneys' (see nephritis)

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Definition of nephritic in the British & World English dictionary