nephrons

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Noun nephron has 1 sense

nephron, uriniferous tubule - any of the small tubules that are the excretory units of the vertebrate kidney
--₁ is a kind of tubule
--₁ is a part of kidney
--₁ has parts: malpighian body, malpighian corpuscle, renal corpuscle

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Nephrons

Definition: Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney responsible for filtering the blood and producing urine.

Sense 1: Noun

A nephron is a small structure in the kidney that consists of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule. There are approximately one million nephrons in each kidney.

Sample sentence: The nephrons play a crucial role in maintaining the body's fluid balance and eliminating waste products.

Sense 2: Noun

In plural form, nephrons can refer to a specific number or grouping of nephrons within the kidneys.

Sample sentence: The nephrons in the outer layer of the kidney are responsible for filtering the blood.

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