Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nephralgia
Noun
nɛfˈræl.dʒə
Definition
Nephralgia refers to pain originating in the kidneys.
Examples
- The patient complained of nephralgia following the kidney stone episode.
- Symptoms of nephralgia can include sharp pains in the lower back.
- After the examination, nephralgia was diagnosed as the cause of her discomfort.
Meaning
The term is derived from ‘nephr-‘, meaning kidneys, and ‘-algia’, meaning pain. It specifically describes discomfort or pain that is felt in the region of the kidneys.
Synonyms
- Kidney pain
- Renal pain
- Nephric discomfort
