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Bowman capsule
This term is a specialized anatomical designation used exclusively in medical and biological contexts. It describes a specific structural component of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney. Because it refers to a precise biological entity, it is never used metaphorically or in casual conversation.
In clinical or academic writing, the term is often used in conjunction with the glomerulus to describe the renal corpuscle. While the term is technically a proper noun phrase named after Sir William Bowman, it is typically treated as a common noun in medical literature and is not always capitalized depending on the specific style guide being followed.
Meanings
Examples
The bowman capsule collects the filtrate from the glomerulus.
Look closely at the slide to see the bowman capsule surrounding the capillary network.
I wonder if the damage to the bowman capsule is causing the proteinuria.
The filtrate enters the bowman capsule before moving into the proximal tubule.
Does the bowman capsule act as a primary filter or just a collection vessel?
The double wall of the bowman capsule provides structural support for the renal corpuscle.
The patient has a rare condition affecting the podocytes within the bowman capsule.
The bowman capsule is essential for the first step of urine formation.