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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKidney
/ˈkɪd.ni/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
One of a pair of organs in the body that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
"The doctor explained how the kidneys work to filter toxins from the bloodstream." - 2
The organ in animals that serves a similar function.
"In many species, the kidneys are crucial for maintaining fluid balance."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'kidney' originates from the Old English 'cyning', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*kidnō', referring to the organ responsible for filtering blood and producing urine. The term has evolved through Middle English, reflecting the anatomical understanding of the organ's function.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kidney" is said worldwide
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rein
Transliteration: ʁɛ̃
"Le rein est essentiel pour filtrer le sang."
Niere
Transliteration: ˈniːʁə
"Die Niere spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Körper."
rene
Transliteration: ˈre.ne
"Il rene è fondamentale per la filtrazione del sangue."
riñón
Transliteration: riˈɲon
"El riñón es vital para la eliminación de desechos."
rim
Transliteration: ʁĩ
"O rim é responsável pela filtragem do sangue."
गुर्दा
Transliteration: gurdā
"गुर्दा रक्त को छानने का कार्य करता है।"
肾脏
Transliteration: shènzàng
"肾脏在过滤血液中起着重要作用。"
신장
Transliteration: sinjang
"신장은 혈액을 필터링하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다."
腎臓
Transliteration: jinzō
"腎臓は血液をろ過する重要な器官です。"
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