loop of Henle

Noun

Meaning

loop of Henle (plural loops of Henle)

(anatomy) A loop-like structure in the kidney's nephron that connects the proximal convoluted tubule to the distal convoluted tubule.
Synonyms: Henle loop, Henle's loop

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Synonyms

ureter nephron renal pelvis renal corpuscle

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