renal

[reen-l] /ˈrin l/

adjective

of or pertaining to the kidneys or the surrounding regions.

Origin

1650-60; < Late Latin rēnālis, equivalent to Latin rēn(ēs) kidneys (plural) + -ālis -al¹

Related forms

interrenal, adjective

postrenal, adjective

prerenal, adjective

superrenal, adjective

Examples from the web for renal

There are the physiologic complications, such as renal dysfunction.
Scientists have discovered a key protein in the renal tubes of these mosquitoes that helps with the necessary excretion.
Somehow the heat had welded them together into a gray, suppurating renal brick.
Last summer, he suffered severe renal failure and nearly died.
It is continuous above through the ureters with the lining membrane of the renal tubules, and below with that of the urethra.
renal hypertension caused by this condition may be difficult to treat.
Tumors of the renal pelvis and ureter are usually transitional cell cancers.
In some cases, chronic renal failure or end-stage renal disease may develop.
People who have renal disorders should have their calcium and phosphorus levels monitored regularly.
The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and prevent or delay chronic renal failure.

British Dictionary definitions for renal

/ˈriːnəl/

adjective

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

Word Origin

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

Word Origin and History for renal

adj.

1650s, from French rénal and directly from Late Latin renalis "of or belonging to kidneys," from Latin ren (plural renes) "kidneys."

renal in Medicine

renal re·nal (rē'nəl)
adj.
Of or in the region of the kidneys.

renal in Science

renal

(rē'nəl)
Relating to or involving the kidneys.

renal in Culture

renal [(reen-l)]

A descriptive term for the kidneys.