"pronephron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pronephrons [plural]
Etymology: pro- + nephron Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pro|nephron}} pro- + nephron Head templates: {{en-noun}} pronephron (plural pronephrons)
  1. (biology) The first part of the urogenital system to be differentiated in a vertebrate embryo, which functions as a simple excretory organ in simpler forms, serves as a provisional kidney in some fish and amphibians, and only appears as a temporary embryonic structure in reptiles, birds, and mammals. Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: pronephros
    Sense id: en-pronephron-en-noun-74m0XW7n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pro- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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