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• plural of kidney.

kidneys

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1. A pair of organs, the principal parts of the excretory system, located above the waistline at the back of the abdominal cavity. The kidneys filter waste materials from the blood, excreting these wastes in the form of urine; they also regulate the amounts of water and other chemicals in body fluids.

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As women have a shorter urethra than men, bacteria are more likely to reach the bladder or kidneys and cause an infection.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Researchers also observed differences in both the amount and distribution of lipid droplets within the kidneys.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

"I thought this lady needs one of my kidneys more than I need two of them," said Gary.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

These include albumin, made by the liver, and creatinine, a waste product removed by the kidneys.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

She got one blood transfusion after another because her kidneys could no longer filter the toxins from her blood, leaving her nauseated from the poison of her own body.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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