noun
- Plural of nephritis; multiple instances or types of inflammation of the kidneys.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Used in medical contexts to refer to various kidney inflammations
Examples
- The patient presented with symptoms consistent with acute nephritides affecting both kidneys.
- Various nephritides can result from autoimmune diseases, infections, or drug reactions.
- The study examined different nephritides and their treatment outcomes.
- Chronic nephritides may lead to progressive kidney damage if left untreated.