Glomeruli

/ɡloʊˈmɛrjuːlaɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of glomerulus; the tiny filtering units in the kidneys that remove waste from the blood to form urine.

Etymology

Latin plural of glomerulus (diminutive of glomus 'ball'). Uses the standard Latin -i plural ending for -us nouns.

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