Renal

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:35:51

Re"nal (r?"nal), a. [L. renalis, fr. renes the kidneys or reins: cf. F. r'enal. See Reins.] Anat.

Of or pertaining to the kidneys; in the region of the kidneys.

Renal calculus Med., a concretion formed in the excretory passages of the kidney. -- Renal capsules ∨ glands, the suprarenal capsules. See under Capsule. -- Renal casts, Renal colic. Med. See under Cast, and Colic.

 

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