nephritis

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Definition of nephritis in English English dictionary: Inflammation of the kidney; A general term for inflammation of the kidneys Also used as an abbreviation for glomerulonephritis (GN) A kidney biopsy is needed to diagnose nephritis; inflammation of the kidney; the glomeruli, tubules and interstitial tissue may be affected; Nephritis is inflammation of the kidneys; Inflammation of the kidneys; Inflammation of the kidney tissues such as seen in systemic lupus erythematosus; Inflammation of the kidneys. There are numerous kinds, involving different kidney tissues. The most common type is Bright disease. Symptoms vary with the type of nephritis; severe cases can result in kidney failure. Causes include infection, allergy or autoimmune disease, blockage in the urinary system, and hereditary diseases. Treatment addresses the cause where possible; {i} disease of kidney inflammation (Pathology); Inflammation of the kidney Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) - Anti-inflammatory agents that do not contain steroid drugs such as cortisone and prednisone Examples of NSAIDS are ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin; An inflammation of the kidneys; an inflammation of the kidney

nephritis

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ne·phri·tis

() From nephros + -itis.

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