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Renal

 

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

Related topics:

  • Kidney disease
  • Kidney disease - diet
  • Kidney failure
  • Kidney function tests
  • Renal scan
  • Kidney transplant

 

References

Kriz W, Elger M. Renal anatomy. In: Feehally J, Floege J, Tonelli M, Johnson RJ, eds. Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2019:chap 1.

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    Kidney anatomy

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    Kidney - blood and urine flow

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      Kidney anatomy

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    • Kidney - blood and urine flow

      Kidney - blood and urine flow

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        Review Date: 7/27/2021

        Reviewed By: Walead Latif, MD, Nephrologist and Clinical Associate Professor, Rutgers Medical School, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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