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NEPHRITIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to the kidneys
Synonyms:
nephritic; renal
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
kidney (either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Affected by nephritis
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
nephritis (an inflammation of the kidney)
Derivation:
nephritis (an inflammation of the kidney)
