perinephritis

noun

peri·​ne·​phri·​tis -ni-ˈfrīt-əs How to pronounce perinephritis (audio)
plural perinephritides -ˈfrit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce perinephritis (audio)
: inflammation of the tissues surrounding the kidney

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“Perinephritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/perinephritis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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