word
glomerulus
gloh-MAIR-yoo-lus
ɡloʊˈmɛrjʊləsListen
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Syllable breakdown
glomerulus
Dictionary meaning
A tiny network of capillaries in the kidney where blood filtration begins.
History and origin
Latin glomerulus, meaning 'little ball'.
Examples
- Each glomerulus acts as a microscopic filter inside the nephron.
Common mispronunciations
glom-ER-you-lus
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