Definitions
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- adjective anatomy Outside (but adjacent to) a
kidney
Etymologies
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extra- + renal
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Examples
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Several randomized studies have failed to alter the course of AKI, but these studies have been complicated by extrarenal consequences, which could have obscured the potential intrarenal benefit of the agent.
Naturejobs - All Jobs Robert W. Schrier 2009
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(ii) high extracellular calcium modulates extrarenal vitamin D metabolism in favor of higher local steady-state concentrations of 1,25 (OH) 2D3;
foodconsumer.org 2009
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