juxtaglomerular apparatus

Noun

Meaning

juxtaglomerular apparatus (plural juxtaglomerular apparatuses)

(physiology) A minuscule structure inside the kidney, involved in the regulation of the activity of each nephron.

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Synonyms

ureter nephron renal pelvis renal corpuscle

Close letter words and terms

juxtafoveal juxtafoveolar juxtaglomerular juxtagranular juxtaligament juxtaligamental