renal
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of renal
1650–60; < Late Latin rēnālis, equivalent to Latin rēn ( ēs ) kidneys (plural) + -ālis -al 1
Example Sentences
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By 1996, Aguilar — who was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley and died in 2018 from renal failure — turned the lens toward herself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Analysts are waiting for a Phase 2 readout in renal cell carcinoma that’s expected later this year to see if the cancer vaccine works in other types of cancer.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
The CMS on Wednesday said it proposed to increase payments to facilities where Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease get dialysis services by 1.1% next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
But rare cases can include kidney problems that can develop into acute but reversible renal failure.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
The National Hospital of Iceland, where Bobby died of renal failure, hadn’t saved any of his blood.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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