Renal

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Renal

Renal (pronounced: /ˈriːnəl/) is a term that pertains to the kidneys. It is derived from the Latin word renes, meaning kidneys.

Etymology

The term "renal" comes from the Latin renes, which translates to "kidneys". It is used in the medical field to refer to anything related to the kidneys.

Related Terms

  • Renal artery: The blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to your kidneys.
  • Renal vein: The blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood away from the kidneys.
  • Renal cortex: The outer portion of the kidney where ultrafiltration occurs.
  • Renal medulla: The innermost part of the kidney, split up into a number of sections, known as the renal pyramids.
  • Renal pelvis: The funnel-like structure in the kidney that collects urine from the renal pyramids in the medulla.
  • Renal failure: A medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.
  • Renal transplantation: A surgical procedure to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from another person.
  • Renal cell carcinoma: A type of kidney cancer that starts in the lining of very small tubes (tubules) in the kidney.

See Also

  • Nephrology: The branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys.
  • Urology: The branch of medicine and physiology concerned with the function and disorders of the urinary system.

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