Synonyms for

Kidney

Verb / ˈkɪdni: / Another word for kidney — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a pair of organs in the body that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Synonyms & similar words

renal urinary excretory bladder ureter nephron filtration elimination disposal excretion urination micturition pee wee piss piddle tinkle leak stream

Synonyms by register

Formal

renal organ nephric organ

Literary

bean kidney bean

Common collocations

  • kidney disease
  • kidney stone
  • kidney transplant
  • kidney failure
  • kidney function
  • kidney bean
  • kidney shape

Word family

noun kidney
adjective renal

Usage note

Kidney refers to the organ. 'Kidney bean' is a type of bean with a shape resembling a kidney.

Example sentences

  1. I went to the doctor because my kidney hurt.
  2. My dad had kidney stones and it was very painful for him.
  3. Drinking plenty of water is important for keeping your kidneys healthy.
  4. Without kidneys, our body cannot remove waste products.
  5. The kidneys play a very important role in keeping our body healthy.

Quotes

  • The best way to find out if you have healthy kidneys is to get your blood and urine tested.
  • I'm donating a kidney because it's the right thing to do and I want to help someone.
  • The kidneys are important organs that we need to take good care of.

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