kidney
kidney /ˈkɪd.ni/ noun
1 C2 [C] either of a pair of small organs in the body that take away waste matter from the blood to produce urine: » kidney failureThesaurus+: ↑Other major organs2 F0 [C or U] these organs from an animal, used as food: » steak and kidney pieThesaurus+: ↑Organs eaten as meat• • • Extra Examples:» She suffered kidney failure and needed a blood transfusion.» kidney transplant» The kidney plays a vital role in the removal of waste products from the blood.» kidney dialysis» She fried some kidneys in butter. |