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- US Pronunciation
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- [gloh-muh s]
- /ˈgloʊ məs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gloh-muh s]
- /ˈgloʊ məs/
Definitions of glomus word
- noun plural glomus a small globular body. 1
- noun glomus a small anastomosis in an artery or vein 0
- noun glomus A fold of the mesothelium arising near the base of the mesentery in the pronephron, and containing a ball of blood vessels. 0
- noun glomus A highly organized vessel that connects an artery and a vein (bypassing capillaries) in an extremity such as a finger, toe, or ear or in another organ that is not part of the body's core. The glomus regulates the flow of blood, controlling temperature in order to conserve heat in the organ and, indirectly, controls the blood pressure and other functions of the circulatory system. 0
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Origin of glomus
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < New Latin, Latin: ball-shaped mass
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Parts of speech for Glomus
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glomus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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