py·e·lo·ne·phri·tis (p   -l -n -fr ts)n. Inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis, caused by bacterial infection. [New Latin pyelonephr tis : Greek puelos, basin; see pyelitis + nephritis.]py e·lo·ne·phritic (-frtk) adj. |
pyelonephritis [ˌpaɪələʊnɪˈfraɪtɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis Compare pyelitis
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| Noun | 1. | pyelonephritis - inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis caused by bacterial infection urinary tract infection - any infection of any of the organs of the urinary tract acute pyelonephritis - pyelonephritis resulting from the spread of a bladder infection chronic pyelonephritis - pyelonephritis that develops slowly and can lead to renal failure if untreated; often associated with a kidney stone or with narrowing of the urinary passageways |
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