kidney — either of the two organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and produce urine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: either of the two organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and produce urine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɪdni/
Example Sentences
- The kidney transplant surgery was successful, and the patient recovered quickly.
- My doctor said I need to drink more water to keep my kidneys healthy, but I keep forgetting and drinking coffee instead.
- She's so generous that she'd probably donate her kidney to a stranger, but she won't even share her french fries.
kidney
NOUN[/ˈkɪdni/]
either of the two organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and produce urine
The surgeon carefully transplants a healthy kidney into the waiting patient.
Sidney explains how the kidney works!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word kidney derives from Middle English 'kidenei', likely influenced by Old English 'æg' (egg), as the organ's shape resembles an egg or bean. The exact etymology remains uncertain, but the semantic shift reflects the physical appearance of the kidney.
Breakdown
kid- (of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English 'æg' meaning egg) + -ney (Old English suffix for body part or organ). The morpheme structure suggests a descriptive compound referring to the organ's egg-like appearance.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The kidney transplant surgery was successful, and the patient recovered quickly.”
“My doctor said I need to drink more water to keep my kidneys healthy, but I keep forgetting and drinking coffee instead.”
“She's so generous that she'd probably donate her kidney to a stranger, but she won't even share her french fries.”
“Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help prevent kidney disease.”
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