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nephritic Definition


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nephrite
noun
    1. geol.
      A hard glistening mineral that occurs in a wide range of colours including black, green and white. Also called jade or jadeite.
Derivative: nephritic
adj
    Etymology: 18c: from Greek nephros kidney, because it was formerly believed to be useful in curing kidney disease.




    nephritis
    noun
      1. pathol.
        Inflammation of a kidney.
    Derivative: nephritic
    adj
      Etymology: 16c.



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