renal

adjective

re·​nal ˈrē-nᵊl 

: of, relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephric

renal disease

renal failure

Examples of renal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Seed proceeds will help fund expansion into areas like surgery, orthopedics, dental, renal groups and pediatrics. —Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024

Those with end-stage renal disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also are eligible for benefits as well. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024

Lana Albert, a friend suffering from end-stage renal disease who Boone met online while in jail, appeared by Zoom from Minnesota to say that Boone offered to donate her a kidney. —Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024

The intermittent pain, called renal colic, is caused by spasms as the walls of the renal pelvis are stretched.5 The pain may be dull, like a back strain, or intense, like a kidney punch. —Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French or Late Latin; French rénal, from Late Latin renalis, from Latin renes kidneys

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing renal

• renal clearance
• renal papilla
• renal pelvis
• renal pyramid

Kids Definition

renal

adjective

re·​nal ˈrēn-ᵊl 

: relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys

Medical Definition

renal

adjective

re·​nal ˈrēn-ᵊl 

: relating to, involving, affecting, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephric

renal function