Renal \Re"nal\ (r?"nal), a. [L. renalis, fr. renes the kidneys or reins: cf. F. r['e]nal. See {Reins}.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the kidneys; in the region of the kidneys. {Renal calculus} (Med.), a concretion formed in the excretory passages of the kidney.
renal adj : of or relating to the kidneys [syn: {nephritic}]