insufficienza renale
The English phrase kidney failure is translated into Italian as insufficienza renale.
insufficienza renale refers to a medical condition where the kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from the blood.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of insufficienza (insufficiency or failure) and renale (renal or pertaining to the kidney).
Which one should you use?
You can specify the type of condition by adding an adjective after renale: insufficienza renale acuta is used for acute kidney failure, while insufficienza renale cronica is used for chronic kidney failure. For the more advanced condition of end-stage kidney failure, use Insufficienza Renale Terminale.
How does it change in a sentence?
insufficienza renale is a feminine singular noun phrase. The plural form is insufficienze renali.
Did you know?
- The term insufficienza is used in Italian economics and sociology to describe a systemic lack of resources, such as a shortage of housing or funding.
- In Italian, insufficienza is used for various organ failures, such as insufficienza cardiaca for heart failure, showing that Italian describes these conditions as a lack of capacity rather than a total break.
- The adjective renale comes from the Latin word rēn, which is the ancestor of both the Italian term and the English word 'renal'.
Examples in context
- I sintomi di insufficienza renale terminale possono comprendere stanchezza cronica e gonfiore delle gambe.The symptoms of end-stage kidney failure can include chronic fatigue and leg swelling.
- Il paziente soffre di insufficienza renale.The patient suffers from kidney failure.
- L'insufficienza renale può essere molto grave.Kidney failure can be very serious.
- Hanno diagnosticato un'insufficienza renale cronica.They diagnosed chronic kidney failure.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are discussing a medical report at the hospital.
- MatteoCosa dice il referto su Martina?What does the report say about Martina?
- MartinaDice che ha un'insufficienza renale.It says she has kidney failure.
- MatteoÈ una situazione molto pericolosa per lei?Is it a very dangerous situation for her?
- MartinaSì, dobbiamo parlare subito con il medico.Yes, we need to talk to the doctor immediately.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries insufficienza, renale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
