American English pronunciation
How to pronounce kidneys
IPA transcription: ['kɪdniz]
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Noun
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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”
Usage examples
- The nonvolatile acids are excreted by the kidneys.
- Kidneys are transplanted often, because every healthy person has two of them.
- Kidneys are transplanted often, because every healthy person has two of them.
- However, alloxan is toxic for the liver and kidneys with such doses.
- The kidneys may be affected as well.
- Kidneys are transplanted often, because every healthy person has two of them.
- You heard me mention sausages, kidneys and bacon and ham.
- Kidneys are transplanted often, because every healthy person has two of them.
- Uranium slowly accumulates in several organs, such as the liver, spleen, and kidneys.
- This positioning reduces the possible back-flow of urine to the kidneys.