Renal Glomerulus at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Renal Glomerulus? A tiny, round cluster of blood vessels within the kidneys. It filters the blood to reabsorb useful materials and remove waste as urine.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Alyssa
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