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Etymology of the English word glomerulus

the English word glomerulus
derived from the Latin word of glomus (a ball)
derived from the Latin word glomerulus
derived from the Classical Latin word glomus (ball-shaped mass; ball made by winding, ball of thread)

Date

The earliest known usage of glomerulus in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

glomerulitis, glomerulonephritis

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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