
An anatomical module composed of parenchymal cells together with their blood capillaries and extracapillary fluid in a compliant capsule; functions as a hydraulic unit that provides a theoretical basis for proposing that blood flow is regulated at the capillary. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kap′i-lă-ron Definitions: 1. An anatomic module composed of parenchymal cells together with their blood capillaries and extracapillary fluid in a compliant capsule; functions as a hydraulic unit that provides a theoretic basis for proposing that blood flow is regulated at the capillary.
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