"juxtaglomerular apparatus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: juxtaglomerular apparatuses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} juxtaglomerular apparatus (plural juxtaglomerular apparatuses)
  1. (physiology) A minuscule structure inside the kidney, involved in the regulation of the activity of each nephron. Wikipedia link: juxtaglomerular apparatus
    Sense id: en-juxtaglomerular_apparatus-en-noun-yF8z~IC9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Physiology Topics: medicine, physiology, sciences

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