nephron

See also: néphron

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek νεφρός (nephrós, “kidney”) + -on.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnɛ.fɹɒn/
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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈnɛˌfɹɑn/
  • Hyphenation: ne‧phron

Noun

nephron (plural nephrons)

  1. (anatomy) The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, which filters the blood in order to regulate chemical concentrations, and thereby produces urine.

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