circumrenal

/ˌsərmərˈnɛnl/

Definitions

1. adjective

located or situated around the kidney

“The doctor explained that the circumrenal fat was a normal part of kidney anatomy.”

2. noun

a structure or tissue located around the kidney

“The surgeon carefully dissected the circumrenal tissue to access the kidney.”

Synonyms

  • perirenal
  • renal

Antonyms

  • central
  • intrinsic