renal failure

/ˌrinl ˌfeɪljər/

Definitions of renal failure

1. noun

   inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance
   synonyms: kidney failure

   types:

   acute kidney failure, acute renal failure

   renal failure associated with burns or other trauma or with acute infection or obstruction of the urinary tract

   chronic kidney failure, chronic renal failure

   renal failure that can result from a variety of systemic disorders

   type of:

   failure

   loss of ability to function normally

   kidney disease, nephropathy, nephrosis, renal disorder

   a disease affecting the kidneys