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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nephron

/ˈnɛfrɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does nephron mean?

noun

A small unit of structure in a kidney that filters waste from the blood. It is the functional unit of the kidney, responsible for the reabsorption of water and the excretion of waste products.

Example

"The nephrons in the kidney worked tirelessly to filter out the toxins from the blood."

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