Pronephros
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pronephros is a noun meaning (anatomy) A primitive kidney in the lamprey and similar animals, and in other vertebrate embryos.
Meaning
(anatomy) A primitive kidney in the lamprey and similar animals, and in other vertebrate embryos.
Word Forms
- pronephroi
- pronephroses
Synonyms for pronephros
Depending on context, synonyms include pronephron.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pronephron, forekidney, metanephros, nephros, mesonephros, pyelum.
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