renal

American

[reen-l] / ˈrin l /

adjective

of or relating to the kidneys or the surrounding regions.

renal British

/ ˈriːnəl /

adjective

of, relating to, resembling, or situated near the kidney

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renal Scientific

/ rē′nəl /

Relating to or involving the kidneys.

renal Cultural

A descriptive term for the kidneys.

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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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But rare cases can include kidney problems that can develop into acute but reversible renal failure.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The renal cancer he had first been diagnosed with in 2010 returned in 2022, and "I had to get this finished before I was on my deathbed," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

At the same time, M proteins can also cause the blood to thicken and concentrate in urine, both of which can cause renal problems.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Companies like Swiss company Roche Holding see an opportunity to re-enter the market, Manu Chakravarthy, Roche’s global head of cardiovascular, renal and metabolism product development, said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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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