pyelitis

[ pahy-uh-lahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

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

pyelitis

/ ˌpaɪəˈlaɪtɪs; ˌpaɪəˈlɪtɪk /

noun

1. See pyelonephritis
   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

Pyelitis, pī-e-lī′tis, n. inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney—also Endonephritis.

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Pyelitis, tuberculosis, and latent otitis media occur with nervous children as with others and must not be overlooked.

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Pyelitis of the renal pelvis is not seldom met in pregnancy.

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

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