Definition of Acute pyelonephritis

1. Noun. Pyelonephritis resulting from the spread of a bladder infection.

Generic synonyms: Pyelonephritis

Medical Definition of Acute pyelonephritis

1. Acute inflammation of the renal parenchyma and pelvis characterised by small cortical abscesses and yellowish streaks in the medulla due to pus in the collecting tubules and interstitial tissue. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acute Pyelonephritis

acute nephritic syndrome
acute nephritis
acute nephrosis
acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia
acute organic brain syndrome
acute organic brain syndrome
acute pancreatitis
acute parenchymatous hepatitis
acute porphyria
acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
acute primary haemorrhagic meningoencephalitis
acute promyelocytic leukaemia
acute pulmonary alveolitis
acute pulmonary eosinophilia
acute pyelonephritis (current term)
acute pyelonephritis (current term)
acute radiation syndrome
acute reflex bone atrophy
acute rejection
acute renal failure
acute renal failure
acute respiratory failure
acute rheumatic arthritis
acute rhinitis
acute rickets
acute schizophrenia
acute schizophrenic episode
acute schizophrenic episode
acute situational reaction
acute spinal cord compression

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