Glomerular parietal epithelium

System Urinary
SNOMED CT 362218005

Glomerular parietal epithelium

Definition

A single layer of simple squamous epithelium in the glomerular capsule. Does not function in filtration[UBERON]. outer layer of the glomerular capsule composed of a single layer of simple squamous epithelium[MP].

Also known as Bowman's parietal epithelium, capsular epithelium, glomerular capsule parietal layer, outer layer of glomerular capsule, parietal capsular epithelium, parietal epithelial layer, parietal epithelium of Bowman's capsule, parietal layer of Bowman capsule, parietal layer of Bowman's capsule, parietal layer of glomerular capsule, renal glomerular capsule epithelium — per UBERON

The Glomerular parietal epithelium is a part of the Urinary.

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