Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pyelitis
Noun
/paɪˈɛlɪtɪs/
Definition
Inflammation of the renal pelvis, usually due to infection.
Examples
- Pyelitis can cause severe pain in the back and sides.
- Patients with pyelitis may experience symptoms similar to those of a kidney infection.
Meaning
Pyelitis refers to a medical condition characterized by inflammation in the renal pelvis, which is the area of the kidney where urine collects before moving to the bladder.
Synonyms
- Renal pelvis inflammation
- Kidney pelvis infection
