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Nephritis

noun
1.
An inflammation of the kidney.  Synonym: Bright's disease.



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glomerulonephritis


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... may mention among the most serious cases of this kind noticed by us, 4 suffering from bilious haemoglobinurea, all from Bagdad; 6 from dysentery, anaemic and enfeebled patients; 4 from chronic nephritis. ...
— Turkish Prisoners in Egypt - A Report By The Delegates Of The International Committee - Of The Red Cross • Various
... NEPHRITIS.—Congestion and inflammation of the kidneys commonly occur in mixed and specific infectious diseases, such as septicaemia, pyaemia and influenza. The toxic effect of spoiled feeds, impure drinking water, and irritating drugs like cantharides and turpentine may so irritate the kidneys ...
— Common Diseases of Farm Animals • R. A. Craig, D. V. M.


Words linked to "Nephritis" :   renal disorder, Bright's disease, kidney disease, nephritic, nephrosis, glomerulonephritis, nephropathy


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