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

Olinger, 54, takes at least 30 medications for her chronic conditions, including Type 1 diabetes, high blood pressure and end-stage renal failure, when the kidneys can no longer function on their own. —Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024

The federal government does cover specific conditions through Medicare, such as end stage renal disease. —Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024

For example: Many studies suggest that renal (kidney) failure can cause Grover's disease. —Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 8 Aug. 2024

Eating a renal diet (kidney-friendly), which is low in sodium, protein, and phosphorous. Diabetes Insipidus vs. Diabetes Mellitus Though their names are similar, DI and DM are unrelated conditions. —Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 12 July 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