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Glomerule

Definition:

noun - a compact, rounded cluster or cluster of small flowers or fruits, typically enveloped by a common floral or fruiting envelope.

verb - to gather or cluster into a compact, rounded form.

Senses:

1. Noun:
• Anatomy: a small cluster or glomerulus, especially the mass of capillaries in the kidney.
• Botany: a dense cluster of small flowers or fruits originating from a common center.
2. Verb:
• To gather or bundle into a rounded or clustered form.
• To form masses of tiny flowers or fruits in a compact cluster.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The doctor examined the glomerule in the patient's kidney to assess its health.
2. The tiny glomerule on the plant burst open, revealing multiple small fruits.

Verb:

1. The children glomeruled the fallen leaves into a pile for jumping.
2. The flowering plant glomerules beautifully, displaying a myriad of delicate blooms.

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• Books on glomerule anatomy
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