kidney
IPA: kˈɪdni
noun
- An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.
- This organ (of an animal) cooked as food.
- (figuratively, dated) Constitution, temperament, nature, type, character, disposition. (usually used of people)
- (obsolete, slang) A waiter.
- A surname from Irish.
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Examples of "kidney" in Sentences
- The kidneys regulate the serum magnesium.
- Chinese medicine treats the liver and kidneys.
- Excretion of urea is performed by the kidneys.
- The liver and kidneys would be saved by a doctor.
- The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney.
- The main effector organ for fluid homeostasis is the kidney.
- Entrails were removed and the liver and kidneys would be saved.
- In the kidney, it participates in the secretion of bicarbonate.
- The heart and kidneys have increased susceptibility to hypertrophy.
- The two main organs that excrete drugs are the kidneys and the liver.
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