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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The global drugmaker’s therapeutic focus spans cancer, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic treatments. Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025 He was diagnosed with renal disease at the end of 2023, prompting his older brother to also head north to donate his kidney. Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 Pacheco, 37, sought treatment at a local hospital and was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, or kidney failure, Siegel said. Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025 Still, more than 70% of patients taking statins aren’t reaching the target level for cholesterol, according to Mina Makar, who heads AstraZeneca’s global cardiovascular, renal and metabolism biopharmaceuticals business. Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for renal

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 1 May. 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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