nephron

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Synonyms: nephro, nephro-, neophron, ephron, nephros, nephrin

Antonyms: nephro, nephro-, neophron, ephron, nephros, nephrin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy}} The basic structural and functional unit of the [[kidney]], which [[filter]]s the [[blood]] in order to regulate chemical concentrations, and thereby produces [[urine]].

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