Definition

The term "renal" refers to the kidney. For example, renal failure means kidney failure.

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Review Date:9/13/2005
Reviewed By: Robert Mushnick, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate Health Center, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.