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nephropore

nephropore

9.9
An opening in embryos or small animals like worms that lets body waste come out
  • noun
  • Specialized
: nefrópore
  • The nephropore is essential for removing waste from the developing embryo.

Examples

  • A blocked nephropore can lead to serious health issues in some aquatic animals.

  • Some invertebrates have a single nephropore for excretion.

  • Scientists observed the flow of fluid through the nephropore during early development.

  • The nephropore is crucial for waste elimination.

  • The nephropore in the embryo plays a vital role in excreting waste products.

  • If the nephropore is damaged, it may cause harmful toxins to build up in the body.

  • Researchers study the nephropore to understand how invertebrates eliminate waste efficiently.

Surface Forms

nephropore singular
nephropores plural

Morphology

nephropore = pore (opaque) = nephro + pore

The combining form 'nephro-' is a specialist medical element meaning 'kidney' and is not transparent to average B1 learners, so the compound's meaning is not guessable from common vocabulary.

Etymology

Nephropore comes from Greek parts nephro- meaning 'kidney' and pore meaning 'small opening'. So a nephropore is an opening through which a developing animal lets out waste.