Definitions for nephron

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nephron neph·ron

Spelling: [nef-ron]

IPA: /ˈnɛf rɒn/

Nephron is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 116 anagrams from letters in nephron (ehnnopr).

Definitions for nephron

noun

1. the filtering and excretory unit of the kidney, consisting of the glomerulus and tubules.

Origin of nephron

1930-35; German; alteration of Greek nephrós kidney