nephritis

/nɪˈfraɪtɪs/
noun
  1. Inflammation of the kidneys, often causing pain, swelling, and changes in urine.
    • Doctors monitored her kidney function closely after she developed nephritis.
    • Nephritis can be caused by infections or autoimmune diseases.
    • The patient was hospitalized with acute nephritis and high fever.
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