retrorenal

/rɪˌtrɒrnɪˈrɛnl/ or /riˌtroʊˈrenəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Located behind or near the kidney.

“The retrorenal space is a region of potential fluid accumulation.”

2. noun

The retrorenal space or area.

“A retrorenal abscess formed due to a bacterial infection.”

Synonyms

  • perirenal
  • postrenal

Antonyms

  • anteriorrenal