renal

adjective

re·​nal ˈrē-nᵊl How to pronounce renal (audio)
: of, relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephric
renal disease
renal failure

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of renal was circa 1656

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“Renal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renal. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

renal

adjective
re·​nal ˈrēn-ᵊl How to pronounce renal (audio)
: relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys

Medical Definition

renal

adjective
re·​nal ˈrēn-ᵊl How to pronounce renal (audio)
: relating to, involving, affecting, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephric
renal function

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