Bowman's Capsule (Noun)
Meaning
Thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The filtration barrier of the kidney is located within Bowman's capsule, a double-layered cup-like sac.
- The glomerulus of a nephron is contained within Bowman's capsule, a unique structure that plays a crucial role in filtration.
- The thin double membrane of Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomerulus and facilitates the filtration of blood.
- Bowman's capsule is a critical component of the nephron, and damage to it can lead to kidney disease.
- The parietal layer of Bowman's capsule is in contact with the visceral layer, which closely follows the contours of the glomerulus.