Glomerulus

For the genus of isopods, see Glomerulus (genus).

Glomerulus (RP English pronunciation: /ɡlɒˈmɛr(j)uːləs/, American /ɡlɒˈmɛrələs/) is a common term used in anatomy to describe globular structures of entwined vessels, fibers, or neurons. Glomerulus is the diminutive of the Latin glomus, meaning "ball of yarn".

Glomerulus may refer to:

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