glomerulus
glo·mer·u·lus
noun \glə-ˈmer-(y)ə-ləs, glō-\ plural glo·mer·u·li\-ˌlī, -ˌlē\
Definition of GLOMERULUS
: a small convoluted or intertwined mass; especially : a tuft of capillaries at the point of origin of each vertebrate nephron that passes a protein-free filtrate to the surrounding Bowman's capsule
Origin of GLOMERULUS
New Latin, glomerulus, glomerule, diminutive of Latin glomer-, glomus ball; akin to Latin globus globe
First Known Use: 1856
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