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νεφρός
kidney /nefˈros/
nounC1#3961 most common
Example sentences
Ο νεφρός είναι ένα σημαντικό όργανο του σώματος.
The kidney is an important organ of the body.
Έχω πόνο στον νεφρό μου.
I have pain in my kidney.
Οι νεφροί βοηθούν στην απομάκρυνση των τοξινών από το αίμα.
The kidneys help remove toxins from the blood.
Ο γιατρός μου είπε ότι πρέπει να προσέχω τους νεφρούς μου.
My doctor told me that I need to take care of my kidneys.
Η λειτουργία των νεφρών είναι πολύ σημαντική για την υγεία.
The function of the kidneys is very important for health.
Πρέπει να πίνω περισσότερο νερό για να βοηθήσω τους νεφρούς μου.
I need to drink more water to help my kidneys.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | νεφρός | νεφροί |
| Genitive | νεφρού | νεφρών |
| Accusative | νεφρό | νεφρούς |
| Vocative | νεφρέ | νεφροί |
Word family
νεφρολογίαnephrology
νεφρικόςrenal
νεφροπάθειαnephropathy
νεφρολιθίασηnephrolithiasis
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'νεφρός' meaning 'kidney' has its roots in ancient Greek, where it was used to denote the same organ. It is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *nephros, which also referred to the kidney, highlighting the continuity of this term through time.
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