{ Ne‐phrit″ic (?), Ne‐phrit″ic‐al (?) }, a. [L. nephriticus, Gr. �: cf. F. 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.