Nephritic
/ˌnɛfˈrɪt.ɪk/noun
Relating to inflammation of the kidneys.
Did you know?Nephritic comes from Greek nephros, the kidney, a root that also lives inside nephrology and the gemstone name nephrite, showing how anatomy and stone lore can share one ancient name.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
nephrítikos
“pertaining to the kidneys”
Late Latin
Latin
nephriticus
“kidney-related”
Middle French
French
néphritique
“pertaining to the kidneys”
17th Century
English
nephritic
“relating to the kidneys, especially kidney inflammation”
Modern English
English
nephritic
“relating to inflammation of the kidneys”
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