: of, relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys: nephric
renal disease
renal failure
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The State Department didn't confirm whether such treatments, which are crucial to prevent respiratory and renal failure, would in fact be offered at the facility.—Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 June 2026 Another option is a renal diet that is low in phosphorous.—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026 Protein in urine could indicate preeclampsia or renal disease.—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome affects the kidneys and causes a wide range of symptoms, including blurred vision, low blood pressure, acute shock, internal bleeding and kidney failure.—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 May 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