Definition of nephritic in English:
nephritic
adjective nɪˈfrɪtɪknəˈfrɪdɪk
1Of or in the kidneys; renal.
- 1.1 Relating to nephritis.
Example sentencesExamples
- 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.
- In an uncontrolled study Astragalus and Angelica sinensis root, coupled with a high-protein diet, improved protein imbalance and serum protein in nephritic patients.
- The differential diagnosis can be narrowed based on whether a nephritic or nephrotic urine is present.
- 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).
Definition of nephritic in US English:
nephritic
adjectivenəˈfrɪdɪknəˈfridik
1Of or in the kidneys; renal.
- 1.1 Relating to nephritis.
Example sentencesExamples
- The classic presentation of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is a full-blown nephritic syndrome with oliguric acute renal failure.
- In an uncontrolled study Astragalus and Angelica sinensis root, coupled with a high-protein diet, improved protein imbalance and serum protein in nephritic patients.
- Children who present with overlapping features of both nephrotic and nephritic syndromes should undergo thorough serological testing to narrow down the differential diagnosis.
- Increased levels occur in hypothyroidism, nephritic syndrome, atherosclerosis, cirrhosis, diabetes, hypertension, excess dietary intake of triglycerides, alcoholism, familial hyperlipidemia, and oral contraceptive use.
- The differential diagnosis can be narrowed based on whether a nephritic or nephrotic urine is present.
Origin
Early 19th century: via late Latin from Greek nephritikos ‘of the kidneys’ (see nephritis).