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nephritic


Meanings
  • A condition characterized by inflammation of the kidneys. It can result in the production of large amounts of protein in the urine, which can lead to kidney damage if left untreated.

    - "John was diagnosed with nephritic syndrome."
    - "The symptoms of nephritic disease include fever, high blood pressure, and the presence of protein in the urine."

Synonyms

nephric , renal
Rhymes
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nephrine , ephrine , morphine , dopefiend
Homophones
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  1. Nephritic (en) : Relating to nephritis or the kidneys.


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nephritic
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The term nephritic can also appear in various forms and inflections, including but not limited to: nephritic-like, nephritically, nephritis-related, nephritis-affected, nephritis-stricken, nephritis-infected, nephritis-addled, nephritis-besieged, nephritis-ravaged, nephritis-wrecked.


Etymology
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The term nephritic comes from the Greek word nephros, which means kidney, and the suffix -itis, which means inflammation.


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  1. Nephritis: A general term for inflammation of the kidneys, which can result in a wide range of symptoms and complications, depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the inflammation. Nephritis can be caused by a variety of factors, including bacterial or viral infections, autoimmune disorders, drugs or toxins, and various other conditions or factors that can damage or irritate the kidneys and cause inflammation. The symptoms and complications of nephritis can vary widely, depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the inflammation. Some of the common symptoms and complications of nephritis include fever, chills, weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, back pain, joint pain, swelling, puffiness, rash, itching, redness, irritation, burning sensation, frequent urination, urinary urgency, urinary frequency, urinary incontinence, hematuria, proteinuria, elevated creatinine levels, kidney damage, kidney failure, end-stage renal disease, dialysis, transplantation, and various other symptoms and complications that can arise from nephritis and its various underlying causes and complications. The diagnosis and treatment of nephritis can be complex and require the expertise of healthcare professionals, including nephrologists, urologists, internists, pediatricians, and various other healthcare professionals who may be involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of nephritis and its various underlying causes and complications.

  2. Nephrology: A medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various kidney disorders, including nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, nephrogenic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, renal artery stenosis, renal vein thrombosis, polycystic kidney disease, and various other kidney disorders and conditions. Nephrology involves the use of various diagnostic tests and imaging techniques, such as urinalysis, blood tests, kidney function tests, ultrasound imaging, CT scanning, MRI scanning, and various other diagnostic tests and imaging techniques that may be used in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various kidney disorders and conditions.


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In literature and art, nephritis and related kidney diseases have been depicted as a source of both physical and emotional suffering. For example, in the novel 'Kidney Hot Pot' by Tanabe Seiko, the protagonist suffers from a rare and debilitating form of nephritis that leaves her unable to eat or drink anything that has even the slightest taste or aroma. As a result, she is forced to live on a diet of plain, tasteless, and odorless foods and liquids, which leaves her feeling both physically and emotionally drained.

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