nephron

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neph·ron | \ ˈne-ˌfrän

Definition of nephron

: one of the functional units of the kidney that filters the blood, selectively reabsorbs substances (such as glucose, ions, and amino acids), and excretes nitrogenous waste (such as urea) and excess water and salts in the form of urine

Note: A nephron is made up of a glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting tubule, and collecting duct.

Each kidney contains 1.5 million filters for blood, called nephrons, which carry away waste products.— Michelle Morgan Bolton

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nephron

noun

neph·ron | \ ˈnef-ˌrän

Medical Definition of nephron

: one of the functional units of the kidney that filters the blood, selectively reabsorbs substances (as glucose, ions, and amino acids), and excretes nitrogenous waste (as urea) and excess water and salts in the form of urine

Note: A nephron is made up of a glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting tubule, and collecting duct.

Each kidney contains 1.5 million filters for blood, called nephrons, which carry away waste products.— Michelle Morgan Bolton … net urinary excretion of potassium relies on secretion in the distal nephron, a process that is augmented by aldosterone.— Eugene P. Rhee et al.