pyelitis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of pyelitis
From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at 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.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
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.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
Later on symptoms of cystitis developed, and an ultimate diagnosis of pyelitis of the right kidney was made.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
The kidneys were large, but no abscesses or pyelitis were present.
From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry
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