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renal

/ˈriːn(ə)l/
adjective
technical
Relating to the kidneys.

Origin
Mid 17th century: from French rénal, from late Latin renalis, from Latin renes ‘kidneys’.

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Cells in the kidneys (part of the renal system) provide a cleanup crew to remove toxic nitrogen byproducts of protein use in an animal. Renal failure is a potentially fatal problem.

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