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Definition of Glomerular capsule
1. Noun. Thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron.
Exact synonyms: Bowman's Capsule, Capsula Glomeruli
Group relationships: Malpighian Body, Malpighian Corpuscle, Renal Corpuscle
Generic synonyms: Membrane, Tissue Layer
Group relationships: Malpighian Body, Malpighian Corpuscle, Renal Corpuscle
Generic synonyms: Membrane, Tissue Layer
Medical Definition of Glomerular capsule
1. The expanded beginning of a nephron composed of an inner and outer layer: the visceral layer consists of podocytes which surround a tuft of capillaries (glomerulus); the parietal layer is simple squamous epithelium which becomes cuboidal at the tubular pole. Synonym: capsula glomeruli, Bowman's capsule, malpighian capsule, Muller's capsule. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Glomerular Capsule
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