nephritis

nephritis
nephritic /neuh frit"ik/, adj.
/neuh fruy"tis/, n. Pathol.
inflammation of the kidneys, esp. in Bright's disease.
[1570-80; < LL nephritis a disease of the kidneys < Gk nephrîtis. See NEPHR-, -ITIS]

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Inflammation of the kidneys.

There are numerous kinds, involving different kidney tissues. The most common type is Bright disease. Symptoms vary with the type of nephritis; severe cases can result in kidney failure. Causes include infection, allergy or autoimmune disease, blockage in the urinary system, and hereditary diseases. Treatment addresses the cause where possible.

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