BRIGHT'S-DISEASE
\bɹˈa͡ɪtsdɪzˈiːz], \bɹˈaɪtsdɪzˈiːz], \b_ɹ_ˈaɪ_t_s_d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
Definitions of BRIGHT'S-DISEASE
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br[=i]ts'-diz-[=e]z', n. a generic name for a group of diseases of the kidneys, which may be defined as comprising cases where structural changes in the kidneys, usually inflammatory, but without suppuration, lead to the presence of albumen in the urine. [From Dr Richard Bright (1789-1858).]
By Thomas Davidson
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