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renal

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɹinəɫ// UK //ɹˈiːnəl// re·nal

adj. relating to your kidneys. Doctors use this word when talking about how these organs work or if there is a medical problem with them.

adj. relating to or affecting the kidneys. Typically used in medical or biological contexts to describe physiological functions or pathological conditions.


SIMPLE

The patient is suffering from renal failure.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor ordered a renal ultrasound to check if the kidneys were functioning properly after the surgery.

COMPLEX

Chronic renal disease often requires a strict diet to manage the levels of minerals and fluids that the kidneys can no longer filter effectively.

Synonyms
Origin

Learned borrowing from Late Latin renalis, from Latin rēnēs (“kidneys”).

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun in medical terminology.

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