glomerular
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ɡləʊˈmɜːr.jʊ.lər/
KK: /ɡloʊˈmɜr.jə.lər/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a small cluster of blood vessels in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.
Example
The doctor explained that glomerular function is essential for proper kidney health.
Conversation
I just read about how glomerular filtration works in the kidneys.
That sounds interesting! How does it actually function?
Well, it filters blood to create urine, which is pretty fascinating.
Wow, I never knew the glomerular part was so important!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
glomerular
capillary
vascular
Antonyms
nonvascular
disorganized
unstructured
Root Explanation
Glomerular is formed from "glomerulus" (from Latin, meaning small ball or cluster) and the suffix "-ar" (meaning pertaining to). The word "glomerular" refers to something that pertains to or is related to a small ball or cluster, particularly in the context of kidney structures.
Memory Tip
Think of a small 'cluster' ('glomerulus') that is 'pertaining to' ('-ar') the kidneys — that's what glomerular means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.