Disease or Syndrome
pyelitis Audio
py·e·li·tis [ pahy-uh-lahy-tis ]
Subclass of:
Nephritis
Etymology:
Greek pyelos = a pan, basin, or the pelvis + -itis = inflammation
Definitions related to pyelitis:
  • Inflammation of the KIDNEY PELVIS and KIDNEY CALICES where urine is collected before discharge, but does not involve the renal parenchyma (the NEPHRONS) where urine is processed.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Inflammation of the renal pelvis.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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