adjective
Uncommon
renal
REE-nuhl
Renal (adjective) means relating to the kidneys. Example: “He was admitted to hospital with renal failure.”
adjective
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Relating to the kidneys.
"He was admitted to hospital with renal failure."
"The medication can affect renal function in high doses."
How to use renal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical word meaning "to do with the kidneys."
Common pairings
renal failure
renal function
renal disease
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Etymology
From Late Latin renalis, from Latin renes, "kidneys."
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What does “renal” mean?
The word “renal” means relating to the kidneys. In plain terms, a medical word meaning "to do with the kidneys.".
How do you pronounce “renal”?
“Renal” is pronounced REE-nuhl (/ˈɹi.nəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “renal” in a sentence?
Here is “renal” used in a sentence: “He was admitted to hospital with renal failure.”
What part of speech is “renal”?
“Renal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “renal” come from?
The word “renal” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin renalis, from Latin renes, "kidneys.".
Is “renal” a common word?
“Renal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
