Nephritical

{ , a. [ L. nephriticus, Gr. nefritiko`s: cf. F. néphrétique. See Nephritis. ] 1. Of or pertaining to the kidneys or urinary organs; renal; as, a nephritic disease. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Of or pertaining to nephrite. [ PJC ]

Nephritic stone (Min.), Nephrite; jade. See Nephrite. [ 1913 Webster ]