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nephritis

UK /nɪˈfraɪtɪs/US /nəˈfraɪtɪs/

词源

源自希腊语 'nephros'(肾脏)和 '-itis'(炎症),字面意思是肾脏的炎症。

noun

❶ 肾炎,指肾脏的炎症性疾病,通常由感染或免疫系统异常引起,症状包括尿量变化、水肿和高血压。

“The patient was diagnosed with acute nephritis after experiencing severe back pain and fever.”

(患者在经历严重背痛和发烧后被诊断为急性肾炎。)

“Chronic nephritis can lead to kidney failure if not treated properly.”

(慢性肾炎如果不妥善治疗可能导致肾衰竭。)

同义词:kidney inflammation, renal inflammation, Bright's disease

常见短语

acute nephritis — 急性肾炎,指突然发作的肾脏炎症,通常伴随剧烈症状如血尿和水肿。

“He was hospitalized due to acute nephritis and needed immediate treatment.”

(他因急性肾炎住院,需要立即治疗。)

chronic nephritis — 慢性肾炎,指长期持续的肾脏炎症,可能导致肾功能逐渐恶化。

“Managing chronic nephritis requires regular check-ups and a strict diet.”

(控制慢性肾炎需要定期检查和严格的饮食。)