The internal organ in humans and other mammals that filters blood to produce urine.

adrenal gland; an endocrine gland located on top of the kidneys responsible for producing hormones like adrenaline

kidney disease or nephrosis; any medical condition affecting the kidneys

a cluster of capillaries around the end of a kidney tubule where waste products are filtered from the blood

inflammation of the kidneys; specifically refers to glomerulonephritis, which can be acute or chronic and involves symptoms like blood in the urine, swelling, and high blood pressure

adrenaline; epinephrine; a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate and blood pressure, often used medically to treat asthma or allergic shock

The funnel-shaped part of the kidney that collects urine and directs it into the ureter.

a hard mineral deposit formed in the kidney; a condition of the urinary system caused by metabolic issues or excessive calcium

A Chinese medicine term for a lack of energy or essence in the kidneys; symptoms often include dizziness, tinnitus, fatigue, and low libido or impotence.

A type of urinary tract infection where bacteria, or occasionally other pathogens, infect the kidneys; commonly occurs in women and may be acute or chronic.

scrotum; also used in traditional Chinese medicine for [[阴囊|陰囊|yin1 nang2]]

(Chinese medicine) the external male reproductive organs; testicles

inflammation of the renal pelvis, usually caused by a bacterial infection from the bladder

protonephridium; a network of dead-end tubules used for excretion in certain invertebrates such as flatworms

the adrenal glands; also known as the suprarenal glands

epinephrine or adrenaline, a hormone and neurotransmitter produced by the adrenal glands

to undergo medical dialysis treatment; literally "kidney washing"

dried testes and penis of a fur seal used in traditional medicine

the outer layer of the adrenal gland which produces essential hormones

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces hormones such as adrenaline

the physical capacity and efficiency of the kidneys

medical term for pain in the kidney area; nephralgia

kidney stone; nephrolith

fundamental substance in traditional Chinese medicine responsible for growth, development, and reproduction

any disease or medical condition affecting the kidneys; renal disease

the process of removing excess water and toxins from the blood in people whose kidneys can no longer perform these functions naturally

(slang) to feel a purely physical or sexual attraction to someone; to have the hots for someone without emotional involvement

noradrenaline; also known as norepinephrine or levarterenol

To labor over every word and phrase when writing poetry or essays; to put extreme effort into perfecting one's literary style.