The term "renal" refers to the kidney. For example, renal failure means kidney failure.
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End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is that stage of kidney impairment which is irreversible, cannot be controlled by conservative management alone, and... Read more »
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Renal arteriography is a special x-ray of the blood vessels of the kidneys.Renal arteriography is also called renal angiography.See also: Renal... Read more »
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Renal artery stenosis is a narrowing or blockage of the artery that supplies blood tothe kidney. It iscaused by atherosclerosis, fibromuscular... Read more »
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Distal renal tubular acidosis is a disease that occurs when the kidneys don't remove acid properly into the urine, leaving the blood too acidic... Read more »
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Chronic kidney disease is the slow loss of kidney function over time. The main function of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the... Read more »