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Definition of renal

renal

/ˈriː.nəl/
re · nal
Adverb:renally
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1

Relating to, affecting, or located in the region of the kidneys.

Example

"The patient was referred to a specialist after routine blood tests revealed signs of declining renal function."

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• Nearby Words

remunerate
remuneration
renaissance
renal
rename
rend
render

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French rénal or Late Latin renalis, derived from the classical Latin plural renes, meaning 'kidneys'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Renal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/renal
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