renal pelvis

Noun

Meaning

a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

renal-pelvis

Synonyms

pelvis hip urethra ureter glomerulus nephron renal corpuscle urinary bladder bodily cavity loop of Henle juxtaglomerular apparatus proximal convoluted tubule distal convoluted tubule tubular medullary sheath intercalated cells
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Hypernyms

cavity cavum bodily cavity

Examples

Distinctive features of the mammalian kidney, in comparison with that of other vertebrates, include the presence of the renal pelvis and renal pyramids, and of a clearly distinguishable cortex and medulla. Source: Internet

Urothelium covers most of the urinary system, including the renal pelvis, ureters, and bladder. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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