The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Kidney-shaped — Kidney form Kid ney form , Kidney shaped Kid ney shaped , a. Having the form or shape of a kidney; reniform; as, a kidney shaped leaf; a kidney shaped swimming pool. Gray. [1913 Webster +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Kidney transplantation — or renal transplantation is the organ transplant of a kidney in a patient with end stage renal disease. Kidney transplantation is typically classified as deceased donor (formerly known as cadaveric) or living donor transplantation depending on… … Wikipedia
Kidney development — Kidney development, or nephrogenesis, describes the embryologic origins of the kidney, a major organ in the urinary system. It is often considered in the broader context of the development of the urinary and reproductive organs. Contents 1 Phases … Wikipedia
Kidney cancer — Classification and external resources Micrograph showing the most common type of kidney cancer (clear cell renal cell carcinoma). H E stain … Wikipedia
kidney — has the plural form kidneys … Modern English usage
Kidney stone — Classification and external resources … Wikipedia
Kidney — For other uses, see Kidney (disambiguation). Kidney Human kidneys viewed from behind with spine removed Latin ren Artery … Wikipedia
Kidney Foundation of Canada — The Kidney Foundation of Canada is people working together for a common cause. We are volunteers, individuals living with kidney disease, donors, and staff members from all walks of life, all across Canada. Since its creation in 1964, The Kidney… … Wikipedia
Kidney — One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen which clear "poisons" from the blood, regulate acid concentration and maintain water balance in the body by excreting urine. The kidneys are part of the urinary… … Medical dictionary
Kidney stone — 1. A stone in the kidney (or lower down in the urinary tract). Kidney stones are a common cause of blood in the urine and pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. Kidney stones occur in 1 in 20 people at some time in their life. The development of… … Medical dictionary
