nephron

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/ˈnɛ.fɹɒn/

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/ˈnɛ.fɹɒn/ · /ˈnɛˌfɹɑn/

Definition of nephron

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noun

The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, which filters the blood in order to regulate chemical concentrations, and thereby produces urine.

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From Ancient Greek νεφρός (nephrós, “kidney”) + -on.

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