Nephric: meaning, definitions and examples

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nephric

 

[ ˈnɛf.rɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical terminology

Nephric refers to anything related to the kidneys. It is often used in medical contexts to describe functions, diseases, or conditions that affect the renal system.

Synonyms

kidney-related, renal.

Examples of usage

  • The nephric system is crucial for filtering waste from the blood.
  • Nephric diseases can lead to serious health issues if untreated.
  • Doctors often measure nephric function during medical examinations.

Translations

Translations of the word "nephric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nefrítico

🇮🇳 गुर्दे का

🇩🇪 nephrisch

🇮🇩 nefritik

🇺🇦 нефричний

🇵🇱 nefrytyczny

🇯🇵 腎臓の

🇫🇷 néphrique

🇪🇸 nefrítico

🇹🇷 böbrek

🇰🇷 신장

🇸🇦 كلوي

🇨🇿 nefritický

🇸🇰 nefritický

🇨🇳 肾脏的

🇸🇮 nefrični

🇮🇸 nýrnavefur

🇰🇿 бүйрек

🇬🇪 ღვიძლის

🇦🇿 böyrək

🇲🇽 nefrítico

Etymology

The word 'nephric' is derived from the Greek word 'nephros,' which means 'kidney.' This etymology informs its use in medical terminology to denote anything pertaining to the kidneys. The term began to be used in medical literature to describe kidney functions and related conditions in the late 19th century, as the understanding of renal physiology increased. The prefix 'nephro-' is commonly seen in various medical terms related to kidney diseases, such as 'nephrology' (the study of kidneys) and 'nephritis' (inflammation of the kidneys). Over the years, 'nephric' has been widely adopted in both clinical settings and academic research, underscoring its relevance in medical discussions regarding kidney health and diseases.