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pyonephrosis

n. An infection of the renal collecting system, in which pus collects in the renal pelvis and causes distension of the kidney.

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Pyonephrosis

Pyonephrosis ( Greek pyon "pus" + nephros "kidney") is an infection of the kidneys' collecting system. Pus collects in the renal pelvis and causes distension of the kidney.

It can cause kidney failure.