Kidney (KID-nee) at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Kidney (KID-nee)? One of a pair of organs in the abdomen. Kidneys remove waste from the blood (as urine), produce erythropoietin (a substance that stimulates red blood cell production), and play a role in blood pressure regulation.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Colin
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