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kidney

/ˈkɪdni/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

one of two organs inside your body that clean your blood and make urine.

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

My doctor said I need to drink more water to keep my kidneys healthy.

He donated one of his kidneys to his brother.

Full Definition

An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.

Related Words

Synonyms:
organ
Word Family:
kidneyskidney-shaped

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