Kidney International
Kidney International
Kidney International (kihd-nee in-ter-na-shun-al), often abbreviated as KI, is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering all aspects of nephrology. The journal publishes original research and reviews on the broad field of nephrology, including but not limited to the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the kidney.
Etymology
The term "Kidney" originates from the Old English word cwiðe, which means "the organ of excretion and secretion in vertebrates." "International" is derived from the Latin inter, meaning "between," and natio, meaning "nation." Thus, "Kidney International" signifies a global platform for knowledge exchange about the kidneys.
Related Terms
- Nephrology: The branch of medicine that deals with the study of kidneys, including their functions and diseases.
- Renal Physiology: The study of the functions of the kidneys.
- Kidney Disease: A broad term for any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys.
- Renal Replacement Therapy: Therapy that replaces the normal blood-filtering function of the kidneys.
- Dialysis: A treatment that filters and purifies the blood using a machine, often used when someone is in the late stage of kidney disease or has experienced kidney failure.
See Also
- American Journal of Kidney Diseases
- Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
- Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kidney International
- Wikipedia's article - Kidney International
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