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renal

/ˈɹiːnəl/
Meanings

  • Relating to or concerning the kidneys.

    - "The patient was diagnosed with renal disease."
    - "The doctor prescribed a medication for the patient's renal issue."
Synonyms

nephric , nephritic
Rhymes
Words rhyming with renal
renal , celestial , manual , instrumental
Variants
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renal , renal clearance , renal clearances , renal papilla , renal papillae , renal pelves , renal pelvis , renal pelvises , renal pyramid , renal pyramids , clearance , clearances
Forms
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renal (adjective), renal (noun), renal (verb)

Etymology
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From Latin renalis, from renes, kidney.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that each kidney is about the size of a fist?

  2. Did you know that the kidneys are able to regulate the amount of water and electrolytes in the body?

  3. Did you know that the kidneys are responsible for producing a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO), which stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?

  4. Did you know that the kidneys are also responsible for producing a hormone called renin, which plays a key role in the regulation of blood pressure in the body?

Related Concepts
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  1. Nephrology: The medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases related to the kidneys (nephrons) and urinary system.

Culture
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In various cultures, the kidneys are believed to have important symbolic meanings. For example, in Chinese culture, the kidneys are considered to be the source of vital energy (Qi) and are believed to have a significant impact on one's physical and mental health.

How to Memorize "renal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a pair of kidneys, one on each side of the spine, in the lower back area of the body.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'renal' and associate it with the meaning 'relating to or concerning the kidneys'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'RICE' to remember the key features of renal disease: 'R' for 'Renal' (relating to or concerning the kidneys), 'I' for 'Injury' (damage to the kidneys), 'C' for 'Circulation' (problems with blood flow to the kidneys), and 'E' for 'Excretion' (difficulties with the kidneys' ability to filter and remove waste from the body).

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