nephritic, nephritick

& s. [Greek nephritikos pertaining to the kidneys; nephros =a kidney; Fr. néphrétique; Ital. & Sp. nefritico.] A. As adjective: 1. Of or pertaining to the kidneys or organs of IMG:content-1643.png:[blocks in formation] 3. Relieving disorders of the kidneys; as, nephritic medicine B. As subst.: A medicine intended or having the power to relieve or remove diseases of the kidneys, particularly gravel or stone in the bladder.