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glomerulus

/ˈɡlɒmərələs/ noun · British & US
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What does glomerulus mean?

noun

A small cluster of blood vessels in the kidney that filters waste from the blood. In the brain, a glomerulus is a small group of nerve cells.

Example

"The nephrologist studied the glomerulus under a microscope to understand the patient's kidney disease."

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