nephros

/ˈnɛfroʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

Either of a pair of organs, one on each side of the head, that filter the blood in many vertebrates.

“The nephros in a frog are a crucial part of its excretory system.”

2. noun

The kidneys, considered as organs.

“The nephros, also known as the kidneys, were functioning properly in the patient’s body.”

Synonyms

  • kidneys
  • renal glands