Origin: Latin
suffix -al
Renal has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
of or relating to the kidneys
"The doctor ordered blood tests to check the patient's renal function after noticing swelling in their legs."
2
Pertaining to the kidneys.
"The patient was admitted after suffering severe renal failure due to dehydration."
In plain English: Renal means anything related to your kidneys.
"The doctor ordered tests to check his renal function after he felt unwell for days."
Example Sentences
"The doctor ordered tests to check his renal function after he felt unwell for days."
adj
"The doctor checked his renal function after he drank too much soda."
adj
"Renal failure is a serious condition that affects how the kidneys work."
adj
"My uncle had to visit the hospital because of sudden renal pain."
adj
Related Terms
Origin
The word renal comes directly from the Latin term rēnēs, which means "kidneys." It entered English as a learned borrowing through Late Latin.