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Noun: glomerular capsule
  1. Thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron
    - Bowman's capsule, capsula glomeruli

Derived forms: glomerular capsules

Type of: membrane, tissue layer

Part of: malpighian body, malpighian corpuscle, renal corpuscle

Encyclopedia: Glomerular capsule