| 释义 |
nephritic /nɪˈfrɪtɪk /adjective1Of 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). |