n. A form of nephritis characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In pathology, inflammation of the Malpighian bodies of the kidney.
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n. nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema
Word Usage
"Streptococcus is sometimes followed by an acute kidney disease called glomerulonephritis, which would explain the severe swelling."