Meaning of pyelonephritis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpaɪəˌloʊnəˈfraɪdəs/

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  1. Noun

    pyelonephritis

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Greek puelos‘trough, basin’+ nephritis

    Definitions

    1. inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis caused by bacterial infection

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