American Kidney Fund
American Kidney Fund
The American Kidney Fund (pronunciation: əˈmɛrɪkən kɪdni fʌnd) is a non-profit organization based in the United States that provides comprehensive support for people affected by kidney disease.
Etymology
The term "American Kidney Fund" is derived from the organization's focus on kidney health in the American population. The word "kidney" originates from the Old English word "cwiðe", which means "womb". The term "fund" is derived from the Latin word "fundus", which means "bottom, base", and in this context, it refers to a reserve of money.
Overview
The American Kidney Fund provides a range of services, including health education, disease prevention initiatives, and financial assistance for patients who cannot afford the cost of their dialysis or transplant care. The organization also advocates for policies that improve access to high-quality healthcare for all kidney patients.
Related Terms
- Kidney disease: A condition characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function over time.
- Dialysis: A treatment that filters and purifies the blood using a machine. This helps keep your body in balance when the kidneys can't perform this function.
- Transplant: A surgical procedure to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor.
- Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors as profit or dividends.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American Kidney Fund
- Wikipedia's article - American Kidney Fund
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