: of, relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys: nephric
renal disease
renal failure
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But only the sickest of the sick are listed; just 1 in 8 patients with end-stage renal disease are on the waitlist.—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026 The bats could also face long-term health issues that can lead to death, such as renal failure.—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 La died two days later after medical staff reported complete renal failure and no brain activity, the DHS said.—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2026 Key Takeaways Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is diagnosed with a combination of a clinical evaluation, blood tests, urine tests, and a renal (kidney) biopsy.—Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renal
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French or Late Latin; French rénal, from Late Latin renalis, from Latin renes kidneys