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The glomerulus is a network of capillaries located at the beginning of a nephron in the kidney. It plays a crucial role in filtering blood to form urine.
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Nephron: The functional unit of the kidney that includes the glomerulus and tubules responsible for urine formation.
Glomerulonephritis: An inflammation of the glomeruli that can impair kidney function and lead to renal failure.
Proteinuria: The presence of abnormal amounts of protein in urine, often indicating kidney damage or disease.