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Renal function test
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A test in which blood or urine samples are checked for the amounts of certain substances released by the kidneys. A higher- or lower-than-normal amount of a substance can be a sign that the kidneys are not working the way they should. Also called kidney function test. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A laboratory procedure that evaluates the kidney function. (NCI Thesaurus)
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