glomera
/ˈɡlɑmərə/
noun
- Plural of glomus; small, tightly coiled clusters of blood vessels or nerves, especially in the skin or internal organs.
- Doctors examined the glomera in the patient's fingertips for signs of disease.
- These glomera are sensitive to changes in pressure and temperature.
- The glomera in the skin help regulate blood flow and temperature.