kidneys
word · lemma: kidney
/ˈkɪdniz/
KID-neez
/kˈɪdnɪz/
KID-niz
Definition
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs in your body that clean your blood and remove waste by making urine.
Usage & Nuances
Always used in the plural ('kidneys') when referring to the organs. Use in medical, scientific, and everyday health contexts. Not to be confused with 'kidney beans' (a type of food). Collocates: 'kidney disease', 'kidney transplant', 'donate a kidney'.
Spanish: riñonesPortuguese (BR): rinsPortuguese (PT): rinsChinese (Simplified): 肾脏Chinese (Traditional): 腎臟Hindi: गुर्देArabic: الكلىBengali: কিডনিRussian: почкиJapanese: 腎臓Vietnamese: thậnKorean: 신장Turkish: böbrekUrdu: گردےIndonesian: ginjal
Example Sentences
Your kidneys clean your blood every day.
basic
She has healthy kidneys.
basic
Doctors check the kidneys with a blood test.
basic
My father needed a kidney transplant last year.
natural
You only need one kidney to live a normal life.
natural
Drinking a lot of water helps your kidneys work better.
natural