Nephritic: meaning, definitions and examples
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nephritic
[ nɛˈfrɪtɪk ]
medical condition
Nephritic refers to anything related to nephritis, which is an inflammation of the kidneys. This condition can lead to symptoms such as hematuria, proteinuria, and renal insufficiency. Nephritis can be caused by various factors, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and toxins. The term is often used in medical contexts to describe diseases or symptoms associated with kidney inflammation.
Synonyms
kidney inflammation, renal inflammation.
Examples of usage
- Nephritic syndrome can cause significant kidney damage.
- Patients with nephritic conditions may experience swelling and high blood pressure.
- Doctors often perform a biopsy to determine the cause of nephritis.
Translations
Translations of the word "nephritic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nefrítico
🇮🇳 गुर्दे का
🇩🇪 nephritisch
🇮🇩 nefritis
🇺🇦 нефритичний
🇵🇱 nefrytyczny
🇯🇵 腎炎の
🇫🇷 néphritique
🇪🇸 nefrítico
🇹🇷 nefritik
🇰🇷 신염의
🇸🇦 نَفْرِيتِي
🇨🇿 nefritický
🇸🇰 nefritický
🇨🇳 肾炎的
🇸🇮 nefritičen
🇮🇸 nýrnasjúkdóma
🇰🇿 нефриттік
🇬🇪 ნეფრიტული
🇦🇿 nefritik
🇲🇽 nefrítico
Etymology
The word 'nephritic' originates from the Greek word 'nephros,' meaning 'kidney.' This term has been used in medical terminology to describe conditions affecting the kidneys since at least the late 17th century, becoming more common as medical understanding of kidney diseases improved. The suffix '-itic' is derived from Latin, used to form adjectives indicating a relation to a condition or disease. The combination of these roots captures the essence of the term, linking it directly to inflammation or disease processes occurring within the renal system. Over time, 'nephritic' has become a standard term in the fields of nephrology and urology, particularly in discussions of nephritis and related kidney disorders.