pyelitis

pyelitis definition - medical

py·e·li·tis (pīˌə-līˈtĭs)

noun
Acute inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney, caused by bacterial infection.

Related Forms:

  • pyˌe·litˈic (-lĭtˈĭk) adjective

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