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neph·ric

 (nĕf′rĭk)
adj.
Relating to or connected with a kidney.
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nephric

(ˈnɛfrɪk)
adj
(Medicine) med of or relating to a kidney
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Translations
ledvinovýnefritickýrenální
liittyvämunuainenmunuaisetrenaalinen
nefrycznynerkowy

neph·ric

a. néfrico-a, renal.
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