Kidney

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪdni/

Definitions of kidney

noun a pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals that filter waste from the blood and excrete it in the form of urine

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother has only one kidney.

A2 The doctor said I need to drink more water to keep my kidneys healthy.

B1 She was diagnosed with kidney disease and has to undergo dialysis three times a week.

B2 The surgeon successfully removed the kidney stone using minimally invasive surgery.

C1 The transplant recipient's body accepted the new kidney without any complications.

C2 Research has shown a strong correlation between high blood pressure and kidney damage.

Examples of kidney in a Sentence

formal The surgeon successfully transplanted a healthy kidney into the patient.

informal My aunt is having surgery to remove a kidney next week.

slang I heard that partying too hard can really mess up your kidneys.

figurative She has a heart of gold, but sometimes I think she doesn't have a kidney to spare.

Grammatical Forms of kidney

• plural: kidneys
• comparative: more kidney
• superlative: most kidney
• present tense: kidney
• future tense: will kidney
• perfect tense: have kidneyed
• continuous tense: is kidneying
• singular: kidney
• positive degree: kidney
• infinitive: to kidney
• gerund: kidneying
• participle: kidneyed

Origin and Evolution of kidney

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'kidney' originated from the Old English word 'cwiðenāwe', which was derived from the Latin word 'renes'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'kidney' has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning, referring to the organ responsible for filtering blood in the body. However, advancements in medical knowledge have led to a deeper understanding of the kidney's functions and structure.