anatomy

Kidney

腎臓 (jinzō)

The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located in the lower back that filter blood, remove waste and excess fluid as urine, regulate blood pressure, and maintain electrolyte balance. Kidney disease often progresses silently; Japan's annual checkups include urinalysis to detect early signs of kidney dysfunction.

Kidney disorders are managed by the nephrology department (腎臓内科, jinzō naika).

In 9 languages

Language	Term
English	Kidney
Japanese (日本語)	腎臓
Chinese (中文)	肾脏
Korean (한국어)	신장
Portuguese	Rim
Spanish	Riñón
Filipino	Bato
Thai	ไต
Vietnamese	Thận
Romanization	jinzō

Related terms

• Bladder 膀胱
• Swelling 浮腫
• Nephrology 腎臓内科
• Blood Test 血液検査
• Urinalysis 尿検査

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