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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.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of renal

1650–60; < Late Latin rēnālis, equivalent to Latin rēn ( ēs ) kidneys (plural) + -ālis -al ¹

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Lipids containing BFAs were also present among neutral lipids stored inside droplets in the renal cortex.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 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

According to an autopsy report issued by Montour County, Dickey was diagnosed with “exercise collapse associated with sickle cell trait,” rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

"We were on cloud nine... it was just the happiest day ever going," the renal dialysis nurse who lives in Dumfries said.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 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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