renal

[ reen-l ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the kidneys or the surrounding regions.

renal

/ ˈriːnəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, resembling, or situated near the kidney

renal

/ rē′nəl /

1. Relating to or involving the kidneys.

renal

1. A descriptive term for the kidneys .

Other Words From

• inter·renal adjective
• post·renal adjective
• pre·renal adjective
• super·renal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of renal¹

1650–60; < Late Latin rēnālis, equivalent to Latin rēn ( ēs ) kidneys (plural) + -ālis -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of renal¹

C17: from French, from Late Latin rēnālis , from Latin rēnēs kidneys, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Notably, these include cancers that are linked to obesity including "colorectum, uterine corpus, gallbladder and other biliary, kidney and renal pelvis, and pancreas" cancers.

From Salon

But a sharp decline in the big cat’s health — including spinal and renal disease, hypertension and diabetes — scratched their plans.

From Seattle Times

One reason clear cell renal cell carcinoma is so difficult to treat is because it is a so-called "cold" tumor -- one in which cancer cells are unrecognizable by immune cells.

From Science Daily

Although he eventually recovered from renal and congestive heart failure, as well as a collapsed lung, acute pancreatitis, high blood pressure and seizures, his kidneys are still compromised, requiring yearly monitoring.

From Los Angeles Times

He coughed throughout the call and his exhaustion was palpable as he described the worst part: a sudden case of acute renal failure during the descent.

From Los Angeles Times