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

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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

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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“Renal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renal. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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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