Definition

A term used to describe a condition related to inflammation of the kidney due to infection.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with a pyelonephritic condition after showing symptoms of kidney infection.

Conversation

Did you hear about that case of pyelonephritic infection in our town?

Yeah, it sounds really serious!

I know, right? I didn't even realize how common pyelonephritic issues could be.

It's a bit scary, but I guess we just need to stay informed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pyelonephritic is formed from "pyelo-" (from Greek "pyelos", meaning basin or pelvis) and "nephros" (meaning kidney) and the suffix "-itic" (meaning pertaining to). The term refers to a condition pertaining to the pelvis of the kidney.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pyelo-' as referring to the 'basin' of the kidney and 'nephritic' as relating to the kidney itself, so pyelonephritic describes something that pertains to the kidney basin.

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