Glossary

Bowman’s capsule: Also called glomerular capsule. The capsule surrounding the glomerulus that serves as a filter to remove organic wastes, excess salts, glucose and water. The final product comes out as urine.

Cirrhosis of liver: A condition of liver in which the liver does not function properly due to slow and long-term process of damage. If identified early further damage may be prevented.

Cystinosis: A genetic disorder characterized by abnormal accumulation of amino acid called cystine.

Glomerulus: A special type of capillaries found in each nephron in the kidney, through which the blood passes to release out waste products.

Nephron: The smallest functional unit of the kidney. It consists of a glomerulus and its associated tubule. The filtrate that is filtered out of blood passes through glomerulus before being converted into urine.

Renal: Relating to kidneys.

Tyrosinaemia: An inborn metabolic disorder in which the body cannot break down the amino acide called tyrosine. Liver and kidney disturbances and mental retardation are the symptoms.

Published on Sep 15, 2015
Last Updated on Oct 31, 2019

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