Nephritis and Nephrite

Nephritis

Nephritis noun - An inflammation of the kidney.
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Nephrite and nephritis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nephrite" instead a noun "Nephritis".

Nearby Words: nephritic, nephrite

Nephrite

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

Nearby Words: nephritic, nephritis
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