two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine; "urine passes
The organ was called a kidney first. The kidney bean is called so because it is shaped like a kidney, the organ.
An accessory kidney is an "extra" kidney.
Kidney stones. Kidney failure.
Though a kidney transplant surgery can help many kidney failure patients to have an enhanced quality of life, it doesn’t guarantee the absence of further health issues. These health issues may include: Organ rejection: the body’s immune system rejecting the new kidney, despite taking medications as recommended by a doctor. Infections: anti-rejection drugs make one more vulnerable to various infections. Side effects of the medication might lead to increased risks of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and some types of cancer. Short lifespan of the kidney: after some time, the new kidney stops working well, and the person will need to either repeat the transplant or undergo dialysis. Complications from surgery: bleeding, blood clotting, or complications of the urinary tract. Monitoring and tests for life: the need for regular blood test, visiting specialists, and taking medications forever. Also, a transplant procedure does not cure the predisposition to develop kidney disease, some conditions can repeat in the transplanted organ. People who consider having a transplant operation can contact a nephrologist or a transplant center. MedicoExperts can assist in finding specialists to discuss the possibility of transplant operation and its potential complications.
A person who donates a kidney is called a living kidney donor.
kidneys is the plural of kidney.
An opisthonephric kidney is the functional kidney of anamniotes, fish, and amphibians.
Edema means swelling. An edematous kidney is a swollen kidney.
In the Kidney.
color of a kidney?
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How do I apply for a kidney?