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

Examples of renal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Previously in May 2022, Medtronic divested its kidney care and renal operations through a joint venture with DaVita DVA +1.2%. Joe Cornell, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Despite extensive treatment, the patient ultimately died in January 2024 after experiencing malnutrition, acute renal failure and respiratory failure, the bulletin said. Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2024 On January 31, Walnut died of renal failure, her mate by her side. Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2024 However, the absence of both in utero (bilateral renal agenesis) impacts the development of the lungs. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023 Negative cardiovascular and renal health are also comorbidities of obesity. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023 Renal System Complications The renal system—also known as the urinary system—consists of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2024 Shales died Saturday at a hospital in Fairfax County, Va., from complications due to COVID-19 and renal failure, his caretaker, Victor Herfurth, told the Washington Post. Michaela Zee, Variety, 14 Jan. 2024 Her death certificate highlights that Nash had lived with the disease for years and acute renal failure as another significant condition that possibly contributed to her death. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 Jan. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Renal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renal. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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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