extrarenal
|ex-tra-re-nal|
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/ˌɛkstrəˈriːnəl/
outside the kidneys
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extrarenal' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and 'renalis' meaning 'of the kidneys'.
Historical Evolution
'renalis' transformed into the modern English word 'renal', and with the addition of the prefix 'extra-', it became 'extrarenal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outside the kidneys', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/17 23:39