noun
pl. glom·er·a,A small body, such as the carotid body, consisting of an anastomosis between fine arterioles and veins and supporting structures.
Origin of glomus
Latinglomus
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glomus - Medical Definition
n.
pl. glomera (glŏm′ər-ə)A small body, such as the carotid body, consisting of an anastomosis between fine arterioles and veins and supporting structures.
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