- glomerular capsule
- glomerular capsule n BOWMAN'S CAPSULE
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capsule of glomerulus capsula glomeruli.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
glomerular capsule
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glomerular capsule — noun thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron • Syn: ↑Bowman s capsule, ↑capsula glomeruli • Hypernyms: ↑membrane, ↑tissue layer • Part Holonyms: ↑malpighian body, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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glomerular epithelium — visceral layer of glomerular capsule … Medical dictionary
