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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
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
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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
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
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.
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.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes confuse the pronunciation with 'knee' or forget that humans usually have two kidneys, so the plural is often needed.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'kidney bean'—the vegetable is shaped exactly like the organ it is named after.
Origem da palavra
From Middle English 'kidenere', possibly combining 'kid' (meaning womb or belly) and 'ey' (meaning egg, because of the shape).
Padrões gramaticais
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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