Noun: glomerular capsule
- Thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron
"The glomerular capsule filters blood plasma to form urine";
- Bowman's capsule, capsula glomeruli
Derived forms: glomerular capsules
Type of: membrane, tissue layer
Part of: malpighian body, malpighian corpuscle, renal corpuscle
Encyclopedia: Glomerular capsule