B1nounhealthscience
US/ˈkɪd.ni/
UK/ˈkɪd.ni/
one of two organs in the body that clean the blood and make urine
In context
Doctors said her kidneys were no longer working properly.
He needs a kidney transplant, so the family is looking for a donor.
Drinking enough water every day helps prevent kidney stones.
Words that go with kidney
noun + noun
- kidney diseaseHigh blood pressure can lead to kidney disease.
- kidney failureKidney failure is a life-threatening condition.
- kidney transplantShe received a kidney transplant last spring.
- kidney stoneA kidney stone can cause severe pain.
verb + noun
- donate a kidneyHe donated a kidney to his brother.
adjective + noun
- healthy kidneysHealthy kidneys filter waste from the blood.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
kidney failuresCorrect: kidney failure