Glomerular
Glomerular (glo·mer·u·lar)
Pronunciation: /gləˈmɛrʊlər/
Etymology
The term "glomerular" is derived from the Latin word "glomerulus", which means "a small ball". In the medical context, it refers to the network of tiny blood vessels in the kidneys.
Definition
Glomerular refers to anything pertaining to or affecting the glomeruli, which are tiny units within the kidney where blood is cleaned. The term is often used in the context of kidney diseases, such as Glomerulonephritis and Glomerulosclerosis.
Related Terms
- Glomerulus: A network of tiny blood vessels, or capillaries, in the kidney.
- Glomerulonephritis: A type of kidney disease in which the glomeruli become inflamed.
- Glomerulosclerosis: A condition characterized by scarring of the glomeruli.
- Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR): A test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute.
- Glomerular Basement Membrane: A part of the kidneys that plays a crucial role in the filtration of blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glomerular
- Wikipedia's article - Glomerular
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