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kidneys
- A pair of organs , the principal parts of the excretory system , located above the waistline at the back of the abdominal cavity . The kidneys filter waste materials from the blood , excreting these wastes in the form of urine ; they also regulate the amounts of water and other chemicals in body fluids .
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Also known as quicksilver, mercury is a neurotoxin that can affect the nervous system and kidneys, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Masked militants beat him senseless, broke bones all over his body and damaged his kidneys.
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Let's take the example of cells from a single tissue type: the kidneys.
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Ms Wild's pancreas, liver, and both kidneys were also donated for lifesaving and life-improving transplants.
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It was discovered that his mother was a match and could donate one of her kidneys to her son.
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