nephritic
/nɪˈfrɪtɪk
/adjective
1Of or in the kidneys; renal.
1.1Relating to nephritis.Children who present with overlapping features of both nephrotic and nephritic syndromes should undergo thorough serological testing to narrow down the differential diagnosis....
- The classic presentation of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is a full-blown nephritic syndrome with oliguric acute renal failure.
- Increased levels occur in hypothyroidism, nephritic syndrome, atherosclerosis, cirrhosis, diabetes, hypertension, excess dietary intake of triglycerides, alcoholism, familial hyperlipidemia, and oral contraceptive use.
Origin
Early 19th century: via late Latin from Greek nephritikos 'of the kidneys' (see nephritis).
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