renal impairment
nounUK /ˈriːnəl ɪmˈpeəmənt/
US /ˈriːnəl ɪmˈpermənt/
When your kidneys do not work as well as they should.
The doctor checked his blood to see if he had any renal impairment.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A medical diagnosis indicating that the kidneys are filtering waste less effectively than normal.
Renal impairment was noted in the patient's chart after the lab results came back.
3. A condition that may require adjusting the dose of certain medicines.
Because of her renal impairment, the pharmacist lowered her dose.
4. A range of kidney problems from mild to severe, sometimes leading to kidney failure.
Doctors monitor renal impairment closely to prevent it from getting worse.