renal

adjective

re·​nal ˈrē-nᵊl How to pronounce renal (audio)
: of, relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephric
renal disease
renal failure

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Rockwell's strategic focus includes expanding its customer base, improving manufacturing efficiencies, and exploring new product opportunities in the renal care market. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025 The hantavirus family is also a concern in Europe and Asia, where a different version of the virus is spread by other rodent species, and can cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). Evan Bush, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025 Not drinking enough fluids during exercise can lead to dehydration, which can an exacerbate kidney stone formation and impair renal function. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 He was later diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection and mild renal insufficiency, both of which appear to be under control, the Vatican says. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for renal

Word History

Etymology

French or Late Latin; French rénal, from Late Latin renalis, from Latin renes kidneys

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of renal was circa 1656

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“Renal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renal. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

renal

adjective
re·​nal ˈrēn-ᵊl How to pronounce renal (audio)
: relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys

Medical Definition

renal

adjective
re·​nal ˈrēn-ᵊl How to pronounce renal (audio)
: relating to, involving, affecting, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephric
renal function

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