Nierenbecken

renal pelvis

noun NEE-ren-bek-ken Rare

Usage Note

Nierenbecken is the funnel-shaped chamber in the kidney that collects urine before it flows into the ureter. Nierenbeckenentzündung (pyelonephritis) is a painful kidney infection frequently mentioned in medical contexts.

Examples

"Nierenbeckenentzündung erfordert oft eine Antibiotikabehandlung."

Natural Translation

Pyelonephritis often requires antibiotic treatment.

Literal Translation

Renal-pelvis-inflammation requires often an antibiotic-treatment.

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