HealthAugust 17, 2026

cardiorenal

KAR-dee-oh-REE-nul

Definition

Relating to both the heart and the kidneys.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'kardia' (heart) and the Latin 'renes' (kidneys). It is a compound adjective used in medical contexts to describe conditions or treatments affecting both of these vital organ systems.

In the news

In this article, the term is used to describe protective effects that the experimental drug 17b has on both the cardiovascular system and the kidneys, which are often damaged simultaneously by chronic high blood pressure.

A Third Hidden Driver of High Blood Pressure Has Been Discovered – And a Potential Fix

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