Nephron Definition

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

"Nephron" in song lyrics

See how nephron is used in real songs:

  • "sodium ions reabsorbtion in nephron"
    AOL — AOL
  • "urine formation in the nephron"
    AOL — AOL
  • "is water ever actively transported by the nephron"
    AOL — AOL

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