What is another word for Glomerule?
Pronunciation: [ɡlˈɒməɹˌuːl] (IPA) 
Glomerule refers to a small cluster of capillaries located at the end of a kidney tubule, responsible for filtration of blood. While often used in medical terminology, other synonyms for glomerule include:
- Glomerulus - a Latin term commonly used to describe the same structure as glomerule.
- Renal corpuscle - a term which includes glomerule along with Bowman's capsule.
- Malphigian body - named after Marcello Malpighi, it refers to the same structure in the insect excretory system.
- Nephron glomerulus - referring specifically to the filtration unit within the nephron.
- Glomeruli - the plural of glomerule, often used interchangeably in medical texts.
