pyelitis

/paɪˈliːtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

Inflammation of the renal pelvis, especially in children, often resulting from a urinary tract infection.

“The patient was diagnosed with pyelitis due to the bacterial infection that had caused her severe abdominal pain.”

Synonyms

  • pyelonephritis
  • renal pelvis inflammation

Antonyms

  • pyelonephralgia