kidney
A kidney is one of the two organs in the body that filter waste from the blood to produce urine. They are bean-shaped and located in the middle of the back.
Beispiele
3 von 5Drinking water is very important for your kidney health.
Drinking water is very important for your kidney health.
The patient is currently awaiting a kidney transplant.
The patient is currently awaiting a kidney transplant.
I've got a bit of a dull ache in my kidney area.
I've got a bit of a dull ache in my kidney area.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'kidney bean'—the vegetable is shaped exactly like the organ it is named after.
Schnelles Quiz
The doctor said my _____ are healthy because I drink enough water.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: kidneys
Beispiele
Drinking water is very important for your kidney health.
everydayDrinking water is very important for your kidney health.
The patient is currently awaiting a kidney transplant.
formalThe patient is currently awaiting a kidney transplant.
I've got a bit of a dull ache in my kidney area.
informalI've got a bit of a dull ache in my kidney area.
The kidneys serve as a primary biological filter for toxins.
academicThe kidneys serve as a primary biological filter for toxins.
The hospital group is investing in new kidney dialysis equipment.
businessThe hospital group is investing in new kidney dialysis equipment.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
kidney punch
a blow to the lower back
of the same kidney
of the same kind or nature
kidney-shaped
having the curved shape of a kidney
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A knee is a joint in your leg, while a kidney is an internal organ.
A kidney bean is a type of vegetable, though it is named after the organ.
Nutzungshinweise
The word is most commonly used in a medical context or when discussing healthy habits. In the plural form 'kidneys', it refers to both organs.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes confuse the pronunciation with 'knee' or forget that humans usually have two kidneys, so the plural is often needed.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'kidney bean'—the vegetable is shaped exactly like the organ it is named after.
Wortherkunft
From Middle English 'kidenere', possibly combining 'kid' (meaning womb or belly) and 'ey' (meaning egg, because of the shape).
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many cultures, 'steak and kidney pie' is a traditional British dish using the organ as an ingredient.
Schnelles Quiz
The doctor said my _____ are healthy because I drink enough water.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: kidneys
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