Kidney (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine; "urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the patient's kidney was damaged and needed to be removed.
- A person can live with only one kidney, but it's not recommended to donate one unless absolutely necessary.
- The kidney transplant surgery was a success, and the patient was able to return home after a few days.
- High blood pressure can cause damage to the kidney over time if left untreated.
- The kidney specialist examined the patient's ultrasound images to determine the cause of her chronic kidney disease.