nephric

[ nef-rik ]
/ ˈnɛf rɪk /

adjective

renal.

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Origin of nephric

First recorded in 1885–90; nephr- + -ic

Words nearby nephric

nephralgia, nephrectasis, nephrectomize, nephrectomy, nephrelcosis, nephric, nephridium, nephrite, nephritic, nephritic syndrome, nephritis
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Example sentences from the Web for nephric

  • According to Boveri, the nephric tubules of Amphioxus open into the dorsal cœlom by one or more funnels.

    The Origin of Vertebrates|Walter Holbrook Gaskell

Medical definitions for nephric

nephric
[ nĕf′rĭk ]

adj.

Relating to or connected with a kidney.
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