renal corpuscle
Definition
- Noun:
- A functional unit of the kidney: The renal corpuscle is the initial, filtering component of a nephron, consisting of a glomerulus enclosed within Bowman's capsule.
Usage
- The term "renal corpuscle" is a specific anatomical term used in biology and medicine. It refers to a distinct structure.
- It is typically used in scientific, academic, or medical contexts when describing kidney function and anatomy.
Examples
- Noun:
- Filtration of blood occurs in the renal corpuscle.
- The pathologist examined the tissue sample for damage to the renal corpuscle.
- Each nephron in the kidney begins with a renal corpuscle.
Advanced Usage
- "Corpuscular": Relating to or resembling a corpuscle, including a renal corpuscle.
- The study focused on corpuscular filtration rates.
Variants and Related Words
- Malpighian corpuscle: A synonym for renal corpuscle, named after Marcello Malpighi.
- Glomerulus: The network of capillaries within the renal corpuscle.
- Bowman's capsule: The cup-shaped sac that surrounds the glomerulus, forming part of the renal corpuscle.
- Nephron: The larger functional unit of the kidney, of which the renal corpuscle is the first part.
Synonyms
- Malpighian body
- Malpighian corpuscle
Notes
- The renal corpuscle is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs due to its highly technical nature.
Noun
- the capsule that contains Bowman's capsule and a glomerulus at the expanded end of a nephron
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