콩팥

Korean

Etymology

Of native Korean origin. From Middle Korean 코ᇰᄑᆞᇧ (Yale: khwoG.phosk), 코ᇰᄑᆞᆾ (Yale: khwoG.phoch).

A combined form of 콩 (kong) and 팥 (pat), due to their physical similarities with human kidney.

Noun

콩팥 • (kongpat)

1. (anatomy) kidney

Synonyms

• 신장 (腎臟, sinjang)

See also

• 비뇨기관 (泌尿器官, binyogigwan)