Renal
(adjective)
- Related to the kidneys.
- Of or pertaining to the renal system.
Origin:
From the latin renalis, from renes meaning "kidneys".
Examples:
- The patient was diagnosed with renal failure.
- The renal function test measures how well the kidneys are working.
- The renal artery carries blood to the kidneys.
- The renal vein carries blood away from the kidneys.
- The renal pelvis is the funnel-like structure in the kidney that collects urine.