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Meaning of renal glomerulus: A tiny, round cluster of blood vessels within the kidneys.

Definition of renal glomerulus

A tiny, round cluster of blood vessels within the kidneys. It filters the blood to reabsorb useful materials and remove waste as urine.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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