Arteriorenal

/ɑrˌtɪrioʊˈrinəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both arteries and the kidneys, especially concerning blood flow to kidneys.

Etymology

From arterio- (artery) + renal (relating to kidneys, from Latin renes). Compound medical adjective describing anatomy and pathology. Combines two body systems.

Kelly Says

The renal artery feeds your kidneys—when it gets blocked by plaque, you develop arteriorenal hypertension because the kidney thinks it's starving and signals the body to raise blood pressure everywhere.

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