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pyelitis

[ pahy-uh-lahy-tis ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the pelvis or outlet of the kidney.


pyelitis

/ ˌpaɪəˈlɪtɪk; ˌpaɪəˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney Compare pyelonephritis
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • pyelitic, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ··· [pahy-, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of pyelitis1

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

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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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