adjective
renal
REE-nuhl
adjective
1
Relating to the kidneys.
"He was admitted to hospital with renal failure."
"The medication can affect renal function in high doses."
How to Use Renal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical word meaning "to do with the kidneys."
Common pairings
renal failure
renal function
renal disease
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Etymology
From Late Latin renalis, from Latin renes, "kidneys."