Synonyms of kidneys

kidneys

noun

plural of kidney

as in kinds

a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common

her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kidneys

This can lead to a serious condition called hemolytic uremic syndrome, in which small blood vessels become damaged, causing clots to form that can harm the kidneys and, in turn, can lead to sudden kidney failure or death. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

After getting diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer that severely damaged his kidneys, Art Nichols, 70, began the grueling process of treatment in January of 2023. — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

He was intubated and sedated; his lungs, kidneys, and heart had all started to fail. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 27 Oct. 2026

Another class of diabetes drugs being explored in this regard are the SGL2 inhibitors such as dapagliflozin and empagliflozin—these help your kidneys to push glucose out of the bloodstream and into the urine. — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026

Immune Disorders Glomerulonephritis means inflammation of the kidneys’ filters. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026

Excessive aluminum exposure can affect the nervous system, kidneys, and bones, and the European Food Safety Authority (the agency whose assessments inform EU regulations) has established a tolerable weekly intake. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026

Aside from vitamin B12, organ meats like kidneys are nutrient-dense, providing substantial amounts of essential amino acids, iron, selenium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and omega-3 fatty acids. — Joy Emeh, HEALTH, 19 Oct. 2026

Long-term exposure can damage the kidneys and weaken bones, although the health risks depend on how the metal enters the body. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026