And this may lead to the occurring of water retention. Let's take a look at the kidney and its function as it will help you to better understand how and what causes water retention in patients with kidney problems. Kidneys inside our body. 1  Our kidneys are two bean-shaped organs which are located near the middle of the back; one on each side.
Definition of Semitic. 1 : of, relating to, or constituting a subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic language family that includes Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic, and Amharic. 2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Semites.
n a Semitic language originally of the ancient Arameans but still spoken by other people in southwestern Asia. the form of Aramaic that was spoken in Palestine in the time of the New Testament. the language of modern Iraq. the form of Aramaic used by the Mandeans. a major branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.