RENAL

nephritic, renal

(adjective) of or relating to the kidneys

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

renal (not comparable)

Pertaining to the kidneys.

Synonyms

• nephric

• nephritic

Anagrams

• Laren, Larne, Learn, laner, learn, neral

Source: Wiktionary


Re"nal (r"nal), a. Etym: [L. renalis, fr. renes the kidneys or reins: cf. F. rénal. See Reins.] (Anat.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the kidneys; in the region of the kidneys. Renal calculus (Med.), a concretion formed in the excretory passages of the kidney.

– Renal capsules or glands, the suprarenal capsules. See under Capsule.

– Renal casts, Renal colic. (Med.) See under Cast, and Colic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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