Noun
The word is derived from glomerulus
of Glomerulus
Source: Webster's dictionaryIdeally, multiple core sections are obtained and evaluated for adequacy (presence of glomeruli) intraoperatively. Source: Internet
In the kidneys, about 180 liters of plasma is filtered through the glomeruli and into the renal tubules per day. citation This filtering involves about 600 g of sodium and 33 g of potassium. Source: Internet
Birds have small glomeruli, but about twice as many nephrons as similarly sized mammals. Source: Internet