pyelitis

[ pahy-uh-lahy-tis ]

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

Origin of pyelitis

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at pyelo-, -itis

Other words from pyelitis

  • py·e·lit·ic [pahy-uh-lit-ik], /ˌpaɪ əˈlɪt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for pyelitis

pyelitis

/ (ˌpaɪəˈlaɪtɪs) /


noun
  1. inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney: Compare pyelonephritis

Derived forms of pyelitis

  • pyelitic (ˌpaɪəˈlɪtɪk), adjective

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