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that when you get a kidney transplant, they usually leave both of your original kidneys in your body, meaning you end up with 3 kidneys

Jul 7, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that when you get a kidney transplant, they usually leave both of your original kidneys in your body, meaning you end up with 3 kidneys

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