1932, from German nephron (1924), from Greek nephros "kidney," from PIE *negwhro- "kidney" (cognates: Latin nefrones, Old Norse nyra, Dutch nier, German Niere "kidney").
双语例句
1. The nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney.
肾单位是肾脏的结构和功能单位.
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2. Nephron - sparing surgery such as partial nephrectomy may be appropriate in such cases.
手术方式常选用保留肾单位的术 式,如肾部分切除术.
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3. Objective : To investigate the regular pattern of development of nephron thin segment in mice.
