juxtaglomerular apparatus

noun

A minuscule structure inside the kidney, involved in the regulation of the activity of each nephron.

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Meanings

nounjuxtaglomerular apparatus (plural juxtaglomerular apparatuses)

plural juxtaglomerular apparatuses

  1. medicineA minuscule structure inside the kidney, involved in the regulation of the activity of each nephron.
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juxtaglomerular apparatus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juxtaglomerular%20apparatus

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“juxtaglomerular apparatus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juxtaglomerular%20apparatus. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “juxtaglomerular apparatus,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/juxtaglomerular%20apparatus.

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