ren
Ren (noun) means a kidney (mainly used in anatomy and medical terms). Example: “The textbook diagram labelled the ren and its blood supply.”
Word forms
renes plural, rens plural
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The textbook diagram labelled the _____ and its blood supply.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin ren, "kidney."
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What does “ren” mean?
The word “ren” means a kidney (mainly used in anatomy and medical terms).
How do you pronounce “ren”?
“Ren” is pronounced rehn (/ɹɛn/ in IPA).
How do you use “ren” in a sentence?
Here is “ren” used in a sentence: “The textbook diagram labelled the ren and its blood supply.”
What part of speech is “ren”?
“Ren” is a noun.
Where does the word “ren” come from?
The word “ren” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin ren, "kidney.".
Is “ren” a common word?
“Ren” is an uncommon word in modern English.