renal
Translation
renal, of the kidneys
Examples
He is suffering from renal failure.
He is suffering from renal failure.
The doctor ordered a renal ultrasound.
The doctor ordered a renal ultrasound.
Grammar Patterns
((renal + noun)) relating to the kidneys The patient has a renal condition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nephritic (more technical)
Etymology
From Latin 'renalis', from 'renes' meaning 'kidneys'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'renal' with 'kidney'. The 'ren-' root is Latin for kidney. It's a formal, medical term.