pyelitis

[ pahy-uh-lahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the pelvis or outlet of the kidney.

pyelitis

/ ˌpaɪəˈlɪtɪk; ˌpaɪəˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney Compare pyelonephritis

Derived Forms

• pyelitic, adjective

Other Words From

• py·e·lit·ic [pahy-, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyelitis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; pyelo-, -itis

Example Sentences

Similar changes may take place in the ureter, and the consequent swelling lead to obstruction to the passage of urine, and if left untreated to pyelitis and pyonephrosis.

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The kidneys were large, but no abscesses or pyelitis were present.

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In cystitis, pyelitis, abscess of the kidney, suppuration in the bile-ducts or liver, and in many other abdominal conditions, it plays a most important part.

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Later on symptoms of cystitis developed, and an ultimate diagnosis of pyelitis of the right kidney was made.

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