nephridia

Meanings

• Nephridia are a type of organ found in certain invertebrates. They function to excrete waste and regulate the balance of fluids in the body.

  - "The nephridia of the earthworm play a crucial role in maintaining the proper balance of fluids and excretes in the body."
  - "The study of nephridia in various species of invertebrates has provided valuable insights into the evolution and functions of these important organs."

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Rhymes

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nephridia , pluridia , kidneyria , oligodia , monodia

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Homophones

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1. nephridia (en) : A type of organ found in certain invertebrates, that functions to excrete waste and regulate the balance of fluids in the body.
   

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Variants

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nephridia , nephridial , nephridium , nephridiums

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Forms

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{"term"=>"nephridia (singular)", "meaning"=>"A single organ that functions to excrete waste and regulate the balance of fluids in the body of an invertebrate."}, {"term"=>"nephridia (plural)", "meaning"=>"A group of organs that function to excrete waste and regulate the balance of fluids in the body of an invertebrate."}

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Etymology

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Nephridia is derived from the ancient Greek word 'nephros', which means 'kidney'. Nephridia refers to the organs that function similarly to the kidneys in certain invertebrates.

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Related Concepts

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1. Excretory system: The system of organs and structures that functions to eliminate waste and excess fluids from the body.

2. Nephridium: A type of tubular organ found in certain invertebrates, that functions to excrete waste and regulate the balance of fluids in the body.

3. Mesenchyme: A type of connective tissue that functions to provide support, protection, and structure to various parts of the body, and that can differentiate into various types of cells, including muscle cells, bone cells, cartilage cells, and blood vessels.

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