Nephrite and Nephritis

Nephrite noun - An amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to cure kidney disorders.

Nephritis and nephrite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nephritis" instead a noun "Nephrite".

Nearby Words: nephritic, nephritis

Nephritis noun - An inflammation of the kidney.

Nephrite and nephritis are semantically related. You can use "Nephrite" instead a noun "Nephritis".

Nearby Words: nephritic, nephrite