riˈnɑːl

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the kidneys or the kidney.

“The renal specialist helped diagnose the patient’s kidney problem.”

2. noun

a kidney or the kidneys collectively.

“The patient underwent a renal transplant to replace her damaged kidneys.”

3. noun

the part of the nephron that filters the blood.

“The renal corpuscle filters waste and excess substances from the blood.”

4. noun

the system of organs that filter waste and excess substances from the blood.

“The renal system is responsible for removing waste and excess substances from the body.”