A1 noun Neutro #49 mais comum

kidney

/ˈkɪdni/

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.

Exemplos

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Drinking water is very important for your kidney health.

Drinking water is very important for your kidney health.

2

The patient is currently awaiting a kidney transplant.

The patient is currently awaiting a kidney transplant.

3

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
kidney
Adjetivo
renal
Relacionado
nephrologist
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'kidney bean'—the vegetable is shaped exactly like the organ it is named after.

Quiz rápido

The doctor said my _____ are healthy because I drink enough water.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: kidneys

Exemplos

1

Drinking water is very important for your kidney health.

everyday

Drinking water is very important for your kidney health.

2

The patient is currently awaiting a kidney transplant.

formal

The patient is currently awaiting a kidney transplant.

3

I've got a bit of a dull ache in my kidney area.

informal

I've got a bit of a dull ache in my kidney area.

4

The kidneys serve as a primary biological filter for toxins.

academic

The kidneys serve as a primary biological filter for toxins.

5

The hospital group is investing in new kidney dialysis equipment.

business

The hospital group is investing in new kidney dialysis equipment.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
kidney
Adjetivo
renal
Relacionado
nephrologist

Colocações comuns

kidney failure kidney failure
kidney stone kidney stone
kidney bean kidney bean
kidney transplant kidney transplant
kidney donor kidney donor

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

kidney vs knee

A knee is a joint in your leg, while a kidney is an internal organ.

kidney vs kidney bean

A kidney bean is a type of vegetable, though it is named after the organ.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes confuse the pronunciation with 'knee' or forget that humans usually have two kidneys, so the plural is often needed.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'kidney bean'—the vegetable is shaped exactly like the organ it is named after.

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Origem da palavra

From Middle English 'kidenere', possibly combining 'kid' (meaning womb or belly) and 'ey' (meaning egg, because of the shape).

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun plural: kidneys often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., kidney health)
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, 'steak and kidney pie' is a traditional British dish using the organ as an ingredient.

Quiz rápido

The doctor said my _____ are healthy because I drink enough water.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: kidneys

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