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glomerule

/ˈɡlɒmərʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does glomerule mean?

noun

A small group of cells, especially in the kidney or lymph node, that are clustered together to form a distinct structure.

Example

"The doctor examined the glomerule under a microscope to diagnose the patient's kidney disease."

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