Look up: Mesangium

1. mesangium
   A central part of the renal glomerulus between capillaries; mesangial cells are phagocytic and for the most part separated from capillary lumina by endothelial cells. ... Origin: mes-+ G. Angeion, vessel ... Extraglomerular mesangium, mesangial cells that fill the triangular space between the macula...
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2. mesangium
   (mes-an´je-әm) the thin membrane supporting the capillary loops in renal glomeruli. adj., mesan´gial., adj.
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3. mesangium
   mesangium The thin membrane which helps to support the capillary loops in a renal glomerulus.
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4. mesangium
   Type: Term Pronunciation: mes-an′jē-ŭm Definitions: 1. A central part of the renal glomerulus between capillaries; mesangial cells are phagocytic and for the most part separated from capillary lumina by endothelial cells.
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5. Mesangium
   The `mesangium` is an inner layer of the glomerulus, within the basement membrane surrounding the glomerular capillaries. This term is often used interchangeably with mesangial cell, but in this context refers specifically to the intraglomerular mesangial cells. These cells are phagocytic and secret...
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