tubule

Noun

Meaning

A small pipe or fistular body; a little tube.

A minute tube lined with glandular epithelium; as, the uriniferous tubules of the kidney.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

reed gully main canal channel path tube mine pipe pit gut tap duct hose funnel
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Antonyms

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Hyponyms

microtubule nephron seminiferous tubule

Phrases with the word

renal tubule Wolffian tubule uriniferous tubule dentinal tubule Cuvierian tubule

Examples

Amino acids are reabsorbed by sodium dependent transporters in the proximal tubule. Source: Internet

Increased aldosterone levels results in salt and water absorption in the distal collecting tubule. Source: Internet

Over time the BUN:Cr will decrease due to tubule epithelial damage. citation The increased nephron tubular pressure causes increased reabsorption of urea, elevating it abnormally relative to creatinine. Source: Internet

Reabsorption of vital nutrients Glucose at normal plasma levels is completely reabsorbed in the proximal tubule. Source: Internet

There are several classes, which act at different points in the water resorption portion of the kidney tubule. Source: Internet

The diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic) or indomethacin can be used to create mild hypovolemia which encourages salt and water uptake in proximal tubule and thus improve nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

tubulated tubulation tubulature tubulet tubulibranchian tubulicole