Nephron
Also called Kidney filtering unit
AnatomyNephrologyGood to know
Functional unit of the kidney comprising a glomerulus and tubular system that filters blood and produces urine.
Korean
신단위(네프론)
신장의 기능적 단위; 사구체와 세관계로 구성되어 혈액 여과와 소변 생성을 담당.
French
Néphron
Unité fonctionnelle du rein comprenant un glomérule et des tubules qui filtrent le sang pour produire l'urine.
Word parts
nephr/oRoot(Greek) Kidney