renal

adjective

re·​nal ˈrē-nᵊl 

: 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

Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, renal dysfunction, visual disturbances and central nervous system damage may also occur, according to the agency. —Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024

In the worst cases the substitutes caused heart attacks and renal failure, thought to result from a narrowing of blood vessels triggered by the free hemoglobin. —Byandrew Zaleski, science.org, 3 July 2024

The factory will produce medical devices for patients with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and other renal health issues. —David Beasley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 July 2024

Medical waste can include syringes, scalpel blades, surgical and renal dialysis waste, blood and bodily fluids, discarded surgical bandages, masks and more. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2024

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

Phrases Containing renal

• renal clearance
• renal papilla
• renal pelvis
• renal pyramid

Kids Definition

renal

adjective

re·​nal ˈrēn-ᵊl 

: relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys

Medical Definition

renal

adjective

re·​nal ˈrēn-ᵊl 

: relating to, involving, affecting, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephric

renal function