Definition of "pyelonephritis" []

• Inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis, caused by bacterial infection. (noun)

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• "Infection involving mainly the kidney is called pyelonephritis, or an upper urinary tract infection."
• "You could have pyelonephritis which is the inflammation of the renal pelvis and renal medulla"
• "Reflux can cause kidney infections (pyelonephritis), which can lead to permanent damage to the kidneys."