[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Situated anterior or superior to the kidney or (more usually) to the junction of the vena cava with the renal vein.

- Occurring proximal to, or before reaching, the kidney; specifically designating disorders caused by abnormality of the blood supply to the kidney.


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From pre- + renal