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pyelitis

American

[pahy-uh-lahy-tis] / ˌpaɪ əˈlaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the pelvis or outlet of the kidney.

pyelitis British

/ ˌpaɪəˈlɪtɪk, ˌpaɪəˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney Compare pyelonephritis

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Other Word Forms

pyelitic adjective

Etymology

Origin of pyelitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; pyelo-, -itis

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Similar changes may take place in the ureter, and the consequent swelling lead to obstruction to the passage of urine, and if left untreated to pyelitis and pyonephrosis.

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

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In cystitis, pyelitis, abscess of the kidney, suppuration in the bile-ducts or liver, and in many other abdominal conditions, it plays a most important part.

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Later on symptoms of cystitis developed, and an ultimate diagnosis of pyelitis of the right kidney was made.

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