Nephritic
Pronunciation : Ne*phrit"ic, Ne*phrit"ic*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. nephriticus, gr. n?phr?tique. See Nephritis.]
Definition : 1. Of or pertaining to the kidneys or urinary organs; renal; as, a nephritic disease.
2. (Med.) (a) Affected with a disease of the kidneys; as, a nephritic patient. (b) Relieving disorders of the kidneys; affecting the kidneys; as, a nephritic medicine. Nephritic stone (Min.), nephrite; jade. See Nephrite.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ne*phrit"ic
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A medicine adapted to relieve or cure disease of the kidneys.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913