pyelonephritic
/ˌpaɪəloʊnɪˈfrɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by pyelonephritis, a serious infection of the kidney that often starts in the lower urinary tract.
- The patient showed pyelonephritic symptoms, including high fever and flank pain.
- The doctor prescribed a strong antibiotic for the pyelonephritic infection.
- Pyelonephritic scarring can lead to long-term kidney damage if not treated promptly.