Glomerulus

//ɡləˈmɛɹ.jəl.əs//

Word Type

Noun

The word "glomerulus" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

glomerulitis glomeruloid macroglomerulus microglomerulus protoglomerulus

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

capillary capillary vessel

Type Of (IsA)

anatomical structure capillary

Part Of

malpighian body

Related Terms

conglomerate glomerul glomerulate glomerulation glomerule glomerulo

Related Terms

axon blood capillary dendrite filter glomerulation intertwine kidney nephron odor olfactory bulb receptor sensory transduction urine

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