adjective
- relating to or affected by pyelonephritis (inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis, typically caused by bacterial infection)
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically used in medical contexts
Examples
- The patient presented with pyelonephritic symptoms including fever and flank pain.
- A pyelonephritic infection requires prompt antibiotic treatment.
- The imaging study revealed pyelonephritic changes in the left kidney.
- Pyelonephritic episodes can lead to serious complications if left untreated.
- The doctor diagnosed a pyelonephritic condition based on the urinalysis results.