Etymology · Ancient Greek
νεφρός
5 English words descend from Ancient Greek νεφρός, most common first.
- kidneyAn organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.
- nephronThe basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, which filters the blood in order to regulate chemical concentrations, and thereby produces urine.
- nephricRelating to or connected with a kidney.
- nephro-Of or relating to the kidneys.
- nephrosA kidney-like organ.