glomerulus
Произношение: [ɡloʊˈmɛr.jə.ləs]
Слово
Контекст: «biology»
(noun) a tiny structure in the kidneys that helps filter the blood. It looks like a small ball and is part of the larger kidney structure called a nephron. It helps remove waste from the blood to make urine.
Пример
The glomerulus filters waste from the blood very efficiently.
Пример
Without a healthy glomerulus, the kidneys cannot work properly and waste builds up in the body.
Пример
What role does the glomerulus play in kidney function?
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