Bright's disease
noun Pathology.
a disease characterized by albuminuria and heightened blood pressure.
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Origin of Bright's disease
First recorded in 1825–35; named after R. Bright
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British Dictionary definitions for Bright's disease
Bright's disease
/ (braɪts) /
noun
chronic inflammation of the kidneys; chronic nephritis
Word Origin for Bright's disease
C19: named after Richard Bright (1789–1858), British physician
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Medical definitions for Bright's disease
Bright's disease
[ brīts ]
n.
Any of several diseases of the kidney marked especially by edema and the presence of albumin in the urine.
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