Nephritic \Ne*phrit"ic\, Nephritical \Ne*phrit"ic*al\, a. [L. nephriticus, gr. ?: cf. F. n['e]phr['e]tique. See {Nephritis}.] 1. Of or pertaining to the kidneys or urinary organs; renal; as, a nephritic disease. 2. (Med.) (a) Affected with a disease of the kidneys; as, a nephritic patient. (b) Relieving disorders of the kidneys; affecting the kidneys; as, a nephritic medicine. {Nephritic stone} (Min.), nephrite; jade. See {Nephrite}.