Reno
Reno
Reno (pronounced /ˈriːnoʊ/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the study of anatomy and physiology. It is derived from the Latin word ren, which means kidney.
Definition
In medical terminology, Reno refers to anything related to the kidney. It is often used as a prefix in various medical terms to denote the involvement of the kidney. For example, Renal artery (the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys), Renal failure (a medical condition where the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood), and Renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer).
Related Terms
- Renal: Pertaining to the kidneys.
- Renal artery: The main blood vessel that supplies the kidneys.
- Renal failure: A medical condition where the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.
- Renal cell carcinoma: A type of kidney cancer.
- Renal pelvis: The funnel-like part of the kidney that collects urine from the renal tubules and funnels it into the ureter.
- Renal cortex: The outer portion of the kidney where ultrafiltration occurs.
- Renal medulla: The innermost part of the kidney, which is split up into a number of sections, known as the renal pyramids.
- Renal capsule: The connective tissue covering the external surface of the kidney.
Etymology
The term Reno is derived from the Latin word ren, which means kidney. This is a reflection of the term's use in the medical field to refer to anything related to the kidney.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reno
- Wikipedia's article - Reno
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