Renal
adjective
1.
of or relating to the kidneys or the surrounding regions.
adjective
1.
of, relating to, resembling, or situated near the kidney
renal re·nal (rē’nəl)
adj.
Of or in the region of the kidneys.
renal
(rē’nəl)
Relating to or involving the kidneys.
renal [(reen-l)]
A descriptive term for the kidneys.
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