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glomerulus

Pronunciation: [ɡloʊˈmɛr.jə.ləs]

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Learn how to use glomerulus in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “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.

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The glomerulus filters waste from the blood very efficiently.

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Without a healthy glomerulus, the kidneys cannot work properly and waste builds up in the body.

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What role does the glomerulus play in kidney function?

How to pronounce glomerulus

Pronunciation: [ɡloʊˈmɛr.jə.ləs]

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