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nephritis
noun
ne·phri·tis
ni-ˈfrī-təs
plural nephritides
ni-ˈfri-tə-ˌdēz
: acute or chronic inflammation of the kidney caused by infection, degenerative process, or vascular disease
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The two are close friends who’ve bonded over a passion for treating young people with lupus, including those with a common kidney complication called lupus nephritis that can necessitate dialysis and a kidney transplant.
—Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 14 Nov. 2024
While Lee hasn't disclosed specifics of her conditions, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digest and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), kidney disease encompasses a variety of conditions including diabetes and lupus nephritis.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
Lupus nephritis is a complication of the autoimmune disease lupus.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Kidney function can be affected in lupus, and about 50 percent of patients develop nephritis.
—Richard Sima, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Late Latin, from Greek, from nephros kidney; probably akin to Middle English nere kidney
First Known Use
1566, in the meaning defined above
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“Nephritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nephritis. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
nephritis
noun
ne·phri·tis
ni-ˈfrīt-əs
plural nephritides
-ˈfrit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the kidneys
Medical Definition
nephritis
noun
ne·phri·tis
ni-ˈfrīt-əs
plural nephritides
-ˈfrit-ə-ˌdēz
: acute or chronic inflammation of the kidney affecting the structure (as of the glomerulus or parenchyma) and caused by infection, a degenerative process, or vascular disease compare nephrosclerosis, nephrosis
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