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renal

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re·nal

adj \ˈrē-nəl\

Definition of RENAL

: relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephritic <renal disease> <renal failure>

Origin of RENAL

French or Late Latin; French rénal, from Late Latin renalis, from Latin renes kidneys
First Known Use: circa 1656

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