pyelonephritis
nounHow many syllables in pyelonephritis?
There are 6 syllables in the word pyelonephritis.How to pronounce pyelonephritis:
Definition of pyelonephritis:
- pyelonephritis (noun):
- noun. inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis caused by bacterial infection.
- inflammation of both the lining of the renal pelvis and the parenchyma of the kidney especially due to bacterial infection
Synonyms for pyelonephritis:
acute pyelonephritis
urinary tract infection
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