General Anatomy · Urinary System · Easy
Kidney
Meaning: One of a pair of bean-shaped organs at the back of the abdomen that filter blood and produce urine.
In practice: His blood tests showed that his kidney function had declined after starting the new medication.
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Which word means: A connection between two vessels or tubes, either naturally occurring or created surgically.
Answer: Anastomosis
Which word means: The lower outlet region of the stomach, surrounded by a muscular ring controlling emptying into the duodenum.
Answer: Pylorus
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