First Known Use: circa 1656
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renal
adjective re·nal \ˈrē-nəl\
medical : relating to or involving the kidneys
Full Definition of RENAL
: relating to, involving, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephritic <renal disease> <renal failure>
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Origin of RENAL
French or Late Latin; French rénal, from Late Latin renalis, from Latin renes kidneys
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renal
adjective re·nal \ˈrēn-əl\
Medical Definition of RENAL
: relating to, involving, affecting, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephric <renal function>
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