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renal

adjective re·nal \ˈrē-n^əl\

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

First Known Use: circa 1656

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adjective re·nal \ˈrēn-^əl\

: relating to, involving, affecting, or located in the region of the kidneys : nephric <renal function>

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