renal failure

kidney failure, lack of kidney function

Renal failure or kidney failure is the condition in which the kidneys fail to function adequately. Biochemically, it is typically detected by an elevated serum creatinine. In the science of physiology, renal failure is described as a decrease in the glomerular filtration rate.
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Renal failure n. Acute or chronic malfunction of the kidneys resulting from any of a number of causes, including infection, trauma, toxins, [more]Renal failure - Community and Resources

Noun
1. inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance
(synonym) kidney failure
(hypernym) kidney disease, renal disorder, nephropathy, nephrosis
(hyponym) acute renal failure, acute kidney failure

A decrease in or cessation of kidney functioning.