kidney

Meanings

• noun

  A large, bean-shaped organ in the vertebrate body, responsible for removing waste products from the blood through the process of filtration, regulation of electrolyte balance, and production of erythropoietin.

  - "The kidneys are located in the lower back, one on each side of the spine."
  - "Damage to the kidneys can lead to chronic kidney disease and eventual kidney failure."
  - "The human body has two kidneys."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

nephros , rein , ren

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kidney
canyon , mansion , fountain

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Variants

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kidney , kidneys , kidney bean , kidney beans , kidney stone , kidney stones , polycystic kidney disease , polycystic kidney diseases

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Etymology

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Old English 'cyrene', from Greek 'kydnē', meaning 'kid'. The name refers to the belief that the kidneys resemble the shape of a kid.

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Trivia

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1. Each kidney contains about a million nephrons.

2. The kidneys are about the size of a fist.

3. The kidneys are able to regenerate damaged tissue.

4. The kidneys are responsible for producing about 1-2 quarts of urine per day.

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Related Concepts

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1. renal system: The system of organs that maintains the body's homeostasis by regulating water and electrolyte balance, removing waste products, and producing hormones.

2. nephron: The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

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Culture

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In ancient Egypt, the kidneys were considered the most important organs for maintaining health and vitality, and were often mummified and buried with the deceased.

How to Memorize "kidney"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two beans, one on each side of your spine, to help remember the shape and location of the kidneys.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the kidneys with the idea of filtration, as they are responsible for removing waste products from the blood.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'KC' to remember the functions of the kidneys: 'K' for 'kidney' and 'C' for 'cleaning'.

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