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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

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In 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."

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