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Bowman's Capsule
see synonyms of bowman's capsuleNoun
1. bowman's capsule, capsula glomeruli, glomerular capsule
thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron
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Bowman's Capsule
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A double-walled, cup-shaped structure around the glomerulus of each nephron of the vertebrate kidney. It serves as a filter to remove organic wastes, excess inorganic salts, and water.
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