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l adjective
of or pertaining to the kidneys or the surrounding regions.
Related forms
in·ter·re·nal, adjective
post·re·nal, adjective
pre·re·nal, adjective
su·per·re·nal, adjective
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renal (ˈriːnəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| of, relating to, resembling, or situated near the kidney | |
| [C17: from French, from Late Latin rēnālis, from Latin rēnēs kidneys, of obscure origin] | |
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Word Origin & History
renal
1656, from L.L. renalis "of or belonging to kidneys," from L. ren (pl. renes) "kidneys."
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Medical Dictionary
renal re·nal (rē'nəl)
adj.
Of or in the region of the kidneys.
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Science Dictionary
| renal (rē'nəl) Pronunciation Key
Relating to or involving the kidneys. |
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