Bright's disease

noun

, Pathology.

1. a disease characterized by albuminuria and heightened blood pressure.

Bright's disease

/ braɪts /

noun

1. chronic inflammation of the kidneys; chronic nephritis

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bright's disease¹

First recorded in 1825–35; named after R. Bright

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bright's disease¹

C19: named after Richard Bright (1789–1858), British physician

Example Sentences

If it extends up the ureters, it causes Brights Disease, abscess of the kidneys, or lumbar fistula.

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He dare not touch a drop because he has Brights disease in the last stages.

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Professor Christison also claims that three-fourths, or even four-fifths, of Brights disease in Scotland is produced by alcohol.

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These changes were so marked as to justify a diagnosis of incipient nephritis, or Brights disease.

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