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capsula glomeruli

capsula glomeruli

9.9
A thin two-layer covering around the glomerulus, the small ball of blood vessels in a kidney that filters blood
  • noun
  • /ˈkæpsjʊlə ɡloʊˈmɛrʊlaɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cápsula glomerular
  • In the nephron, the capsula glomeruli surrounds the glomerulus.

Examples

  • The capsula glomeruli plays a crucial role in the kidney's filtration process.

  • Pathologists examined the capsula glomeruli for signs of inflammation in the biopsy sample.

  • Damage to the capsula glomeruli can impair kidney function significantly.

  • The capsula glomeruli plays a crucial role in filtering blood.

  • Damage to the capsula glomeruli can impair kidney function significantly.

  • Pathologists examined the capsula glomeruli for signs of inflammation in the biopsy sample.

  • In the nephron, the capsula glomeruli surrounds the glomerulus.

Synonyms

glomerular capsule
vscapsula glomeruli
  • Specialized
8.1

A thin two-layer wall around a small knot of blood vessels in the kidney that starts filtering blood

is defined as the thin double-layered membrane surrounding the glomerulus in the nephron
Bowman's capsule
vscapsula glomeruli
  • Specialized
6.7

A thin sac that surrounds tiny blood vessels in the kidney and helps filter blood to make urine

is the same anatomical membrane that surrounds the glomerulus in the nephron

Surface Forms

capsula glomeruli singular
capsulae glomeruli plural

Morphology

capsula + glomerulus

The phrase is compositionally built from 'capsula' (cognate of English 'capsule', i.e. a covering) and 'glomerulus' (the kidney capillary network), so the meaning 'the capsule around the glomerulus' is derivable. However, the term uses Latin morphology (glomeruli = ‘of the glomerulus’) and domain‑specific anatomy vocabulary, which may block straightforward understanding for an average B1 learner even if they know the root words. Cross‑linguistic Latinate cognates help somewhat, so the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Capsula glomeruli is a Latin name for the thin two-layered cover that sits around a tiny ball of blood vessels in the kidney. Think of the capsula as a thin cup or bag wrapping the glomeruli, a little ball of vessels, so it 'surrounds' and 'collects' the fluid the kidney filters.