Synonyms for

Kidneys

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

Definition

Kidneys are two organs in the body that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine.

Synonyms & similar words

kidney filters bladder ureters urethra nephrons glomeruli cortex medulla parenchyma nephrology urology

Synonyms by register

Formal

renal organs nephric organs

Common collocations

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

Word family

noun kidney

Usage note

Kidneys are internal organs and do not have direct antonyms. The term is primarily used in a biological and medical context.

Example sentences

  1. My kidneys are responsible for cleaning my blood.
  2. If your kidneys aren't working well, you might need to go on dialysis.
  3. The doctor said my kidneys are healthy.
  4. She has had a kidney transplant.
  5. If you drink too much alcohol, it can damage your kidneys.

Quotes

  • A healthy outside starts from the inside. - Robert Urich
  • The greatest wealth is health. - Virgil
  • The first wealth is health. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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