The two bean-shaped organs that filter wastes from the blood.
The kidneys are located near the middle of the back. They create
urine, which is delivered to the bladder through tubes called
ureters. A stone that develops from crystals that form in urine
and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney, in the renal
pelvis, or in the ureters. Kt/V (kay-tee over vee): A
measurement of dialysis dose. The measurement takes into account
the efficiency of the dialyzer, the treatment time, and the
total volume of urea in the body. See also URR. A method of
breaking up kidney stones using shock waves or other means.
lupus (LOO-pus) nephritis (nef-RY-tis): Inflammation of the
kidneys caused by an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus
erythematosus (eh-rih-theh-mah-TOH-sis). The condition can cause
hematuria and proteinuria, and it may progress to end-stage
renal disease. A thin sheet or layer of tissue that lines a
cavity or separates two parts of the body. A membrane can act as
a filter, allowing some particles to