{Suprarenal capsules} (Anat.), two small bodies of unknown function in front of, or near, the kidneys in most vertebrates. Also called {renal capsules}, and {suprarenal bodies}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Renal capsules — Renal Re nal (r[=e] nal), a. [L. renalis, fr. renes the kidneys or reins: cf. F. r[ e]nal. See {Reins}.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the kidneys; in the region of the kidneys. [1913 Webster] {Renal capsules} or {Renal glands}, the suprarenal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
renal capsules — the fatty and fibrous capsules surrounding the kidney; see capsula adiposa renis and capsula fibrosa renis … Medical dictionary
Renal — Re nal (r[=e] nal), a. [L. renalis, fr. renes the kidneys or reins: cf. F. r[ e]nal. See {Reins}.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the kidneys; in the region of the kidneys. [1913 Webster] {Renal capsules} or {Renal glands}, the suprarenal capsules.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Renal casts — Renal Re nal (r[=e] nal), a. [L. renalis, fr. renes the kidneys or reins: cf. F. r[ e]nal. See {Reins}.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the kidneys; in the region of the kidneys. [1913 Webster] {Renal capsules} or {Renal glands}, the suprarenal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Renal colic — Renal Re nal (r[=e] nal), a. [L. renalis, fr. renes the kidneys or reins: cf. F. r[ e]nal. See {Reins}.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the kidneys; in the region of the kidneys. [1913 Webster] {Renal capsules} or {Renal glands}, the suprarenal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Renal glands — Renal Re nal (r[=e] nal), a. [L. renalis, fr. renes the kidneys or reins: cf. F. r[ e]nal. See {Reins}.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the kidneys; in the region of the kidneys. [1913 Webster] {Renal capsules} or {Renal glands}, the suprarenal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
perinephric capsules — renal capsules … Medical dictionary
Renal tubular acidosis — Infobox Disease Name = PAGENAME Caption = Significant bilateral nephrocalcinosis (calcification of the kidneys) on a frontal X ray (radiopacities (white) in the right upper and left upper quadrant of the image), as seen in distal renal tubular… … Wikipedia
capsules — Atrabiliary At ra*bil ia*ry, a. 1. Of or pertaining to atra bilis or black bile, a fluid formerly supposed to be produced by the kidneys. [1913 Webster] 2. Melancholic or hypohondriac; atrabilious; from the supposed predominance of black bile, to … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Suprarenal capsules — Suprarenal Su pra*re nal, a. (Anat.) Situated above, or anterior to, the kidneys. n. A suprarenal capsule. [1913 Webster] {Suprarenal capsules} (Anat.), two small bodies of unknown function in front of, or near, the kidneys in most vertebrates.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
