Nephrology Journals

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

• The surgeon successfully transplanted a healthy kidney into the patient.
• My aunt is having surgery to remove a kidney next week.
• I heard that partying too hard can really mess up your kidneys.
• She has a heart of gold, but sometimes I think she doesn't have a kidney to spare.

noun an inflammation of the kidneys, typically caused by an infection or an autoimmune condition

• Nephritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the kidneys.
• My aunt was diagnosed with nephritis last month.
• I heard that nephritis can be a real pain in the kidneys.
• Dealing with that toxic friend is like having nephritis in your social circle.