nephridium

Meanings

• noun

  A type of organ found in some invertebrates that serves the functions of excretion and regulation of body fluids.

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Variants

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nephridia , nephridial , nephridium , nephridiums

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Etymology

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From Greek nephros (kidney) + -dium (suffix denoting an organ or apparatus)

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1. The nephridium is the excretory and osmoregulatory organ in most invertebrates, except for mollusks, which have a more complex excretory system called the mantle.

2. Nephropsis is a condition characterized by the enlargement of the nephridia, which can occur in some invertebrates due to various factors, such as pollution or disease.

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1. excretory system: The system of organs responsible for eliminating waste from an organism's body.

2. osmosis: The process by which water moves across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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In biology, the nephridium is an essential organ for many invertebrates, particularly those that live in aquatic environments. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the animal's osmotic balance and removing waste products from the body.

How to Memorize "nephridium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a starfish, which has a nephridium. Visualize the starfish's body and locate the nephridia, which are usually located near the arms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word nephridium with the kidneys in humans, as both organs serve the function of excretion and regulation of body fluids.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nephroid kidney' to remember the meaning of nephridium.

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