noun.
One who suffers from nephritis.
Of or pertaining to the kidneys: as, a nephritic disease.
Pertaining to or affected with nephritis: as, a nephritic patient.
Relieving disorders of the kidneys in general: as, a nephritic medicine.
Of the nature of nephrite or jade.
noun.
A medicine adapted to relieve or cure diseases of the kidneys, particularly gravel or stone in the bladder.