adj :  occurring in the circulatory system before the kidney is reached < disorders decreasing perfusion of the kidneys (volume depletion, heart failure, hypotension or severe hypertension) -Cardio-Vascular Nursing>  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  para·re·nal  peri·re·nal 
 
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