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pyelonephritis
Definition:
(nou) inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis caused by bacterial infection
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They can indicate pyelonephritis.
The most common infections are pneumonias and pyelonephritis.
The article suggested that PBC was a predisposing state for pyelonephritis.
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Common mistakes of pyelonephritis pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many pronounce "pyelonephritis" with the stress on the wrong syllable, saying /ˌpaɪ.ə.ləˈnɛf.raɪ.tɪs/ instead of the correct /ˌpaɪ.ə.loʊ.nəˈfraɪ.tɪs/. Tip: Focus on stressing the "neph" syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might say "pyelonephritis" with an incorrect "e" sound, pronouncing it as /ˌpaɪ.ɛ.lə.nəˈfraɪ.tɪs/. Tip: Remember that the "e" in "neph" should sound like "eh," not "ay."
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is dropping the "pyelo" part, leading to "nephritis" being pronounced as /nɛˈfraɪ.tɪs/. Tip: Always include the "pyelo" prefix to ensure clarity and accuracy.
- Confusing "ph" and "f": Some people mispronounce "pyelonephritis" by saying /paɪ.ə.loʊˈnɛf.ɹɪ.tɪs/, confusing the "ph" with an "f" sound. Tip: Remember that "ph" in medical terms typically sounds like "f."
- Mispronouncing "nephritis": Occasionally, "nephritis" is mispronounced as /nəˈfraɪ.tɪs/ instead of /nɛˈfraɪ.tɪs/. Tip: Pay attention to the "e" sound in "nephritis" to pronounce it correctly.