What does "nephritic" mean?

Nephritic: (Med.) (a) Affected with a disease of the kidneys; as, a nephritic patient. (b) Relieving disorders of the kidneys; affecting the kidneys; as, a nephritic medicine. Nephritic stone (Min.), nephrite; jade. See Nephrite.

Additional senses

  1. 2.A medicine adapted to relieve or cure disease of the kidneys.

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