kidney

• Órgão par do corpo humano e de outros vertebrados que filtra o sangue, remove resíduos e o excesso de água na forma de urina, e regula o equilíbrio de eletrólitos. Em contexto culinário, refere-se a esse órgão de animais usado como alimento.

A noun referring to one of a pair of organs in the body that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine.

1. B1formalmedical

   One of two bean-shaped organs in the body that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.

   Rim

   • The surgeon successfully removed the damaged kidney.
   • Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
   • He was diagnosed with a kidney infection.

2. B2informalbritishculinary

   The kidney of an animal, used as food.

   Rins (como alimento)

   • She ordered steak and kidney pie at the pub.
   • Kidneys are often grilled or fried for breakfast.
   • The recipe calls for lamb kidneys.