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nephron

/ˈnɛf.rɒn/

/ˈnɛf.rɑn/

Translations

nephronnoun

nephrons

/ˈnɛf.rɒn/

/ˈnɛf.rɑn/

The nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney.

Нефрон является основной структурной и функциональной единицей почки.

Synonyms

renal unit

kidney tubule

renal tubule

nephronnoun

The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

Each nephron in the kidney plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's fluid balance.