Renal Failure (Noun)
Meaning
Inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- End-stage renal failure is a condition where the kidneys have lost nearly all their ability to perform their functions.
- The doctor told Mary that she had renal failure and would require dialysis to clean her blood.
- Renal failure can be caused by a number of factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain medications.
- After the accident, John was diagnosed with acute renal failure, a condition where the kidneys suddenly stop working.
- The patient's renal failure had progressed to the point where a kidney transplant was the only viable option.