How to Pronounce Duplex Kidney
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Duplex Kidney Pronunciation
DOO-pleks KID-nee
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
DOO
stress here
pleks KID
nee
3 syllables
What is Duplex Kidney?
A congenital condition in which the kidney has two separate collecting systems (two renal pelves and two ureters) instead of the normal single system. It may cause no problems or can predispose to reflux and infections.
Questions About Duplex Kidney
How do you pronounce 'duplex kidney'?
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Say it like this: DOO-pleks KID-nee. The first word sounds like "double" with a 'p' sound in the middle, and the second word rhymes with "Sidney." The stress falls on the first syllable of each word: DOO-pleks and KID-nee.
What does 'duplex' mean in the word 'duplex kidney'?
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The word 'duplex' comes from Latin and means 'double' or 'twofold.' In this medical term, it describes a kidney that has a doubled or duplicated structure, which is why doctors use it to name this condition.
Can you break 'duplex kidney' into syllables?
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Yes! 'Duplex' breaks into two syllables: DUP-lex. 'Kidney' also has two syllables: KID-ney. So the whole phrase has four syllables: DUP-lex KID-ney.
What is a common mistake people make when saying this word?
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Many people stress the second syllable and say 'du-PLEKS' instead of 'DOO-pleks.' Remember to put the stress on the first syllable—it should sound like you're saying 'double' at the start, not 'duh-PLEX.'
What does 'duplex kidney' mean in plain English?
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In simple terms, a duplex kidney is a kidney that has two separate drainage systems instead of one. Think of it like a kidney that is 'doubled up' on the inside, even though it looks like a single kidney from the outside.
Are there other medical words that use the word 'duplex'?
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Yes! 'Duplex ultrasound' is a common medical imaging test, and you might also hear terms like 'duplex system' in medical settings. All of these use 'duplex' to mean something that is doubled or has two parts working together.
How would you use 'duplex kidney' in a sentence?
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You might hear a doctor say: 'The imaging showed that the patient has a duplex kidney on the left side.' This simply tells you that the kidney has been identified as having two separate collecting systems.
Is there a short way to write or say 'duplex kidney'?
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Sometimes doctors abbreviate it as 'DK' or refer to it as a 'duplicated kidney,' but 'duplex kidney' is the most common medical term you'll hear and see written in medical reports.