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pyelonephritis

Pronunciation: /ˌpʌɪələʊnɪˈfrʌɪtɪs/

Definition of pyelonephritis

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • inflammation of the kidney as a result of bacterial infection.

Derivatives

pyelonephritic

Pronunciation: /ˌpʌɪələʊnɪˈfrɪtɪk/

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek puelos 'trough, basin' + nephritis

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