Meaning of nephron in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnɛfrɑn/

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  1. Noun

    nephron

    Etymology

    1930s: via German from Greek nephros‘kidney’

    Definitions

    1. any of the small tubules that are the excretory units of the vertebrate kidney

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