NEPHRIDIUM
Ne*phrid"i*um, n.; pl. Nephridia. Etym: [NL., fr. gr. kidneys.]
(Zoöl. & Anat.)
Defn: A segmental tubule; one of the tubules of the primitive urinogenital organs; a segmental organ. See Illust. under Loeven's larva.
NEPHRITE
Neph"rite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. néphrite. See Nephritis.] (Min.)
Defn: A hard compact mineral, of a dark green color, formerly worn as a remedy for diseases of the kidneys, whence its name; kidney stone; a kind of jade. See Jade.
NEPHRITIC; NEPHRITICAL Ne*phrit"ic, Ne*phrit"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. nephriticus, gr. néphrétique. See Nephritis.]
1. Of or pertaining to the kidneys or urinary organs; renal; as, a nephritic disease.
2. (Med.) (a) Affected with a disease of the kidneys; as, a nephritic patient. (b) Relieving disorders of the kidneys; affecting the kidneys; as, a nephritic medicine. Nephritic stone (Min.), nephrite; jade. See Nephrite.
NEPHRITIC
Ne*phrit"ic, n. (Med.)
Defn: A medicine adapted to relieve or cure disease of the kidneys.
NEPHRITIS
Ne*phri"tis, n. Etym: [L., fr. gr. (Med.)