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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

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renal-pelvis

Synonyms

pelvis hip urethra ureter glomerulus nephron renal corpuscle urinary bladder bodily cavity intercalated cells vasa recta principal cells distal convoluted tubule loop of Henle proximal convoluted tubule
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cavity cavum bodily cavity

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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

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renal organ renal pain renal pelvic renal pelvis ureter syndrome renal phosphate wasting renal physiology