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Loop of Henle  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The U-shaped portion of the renal tubule in the KIDNEY MEDULLA, consisting of a descending limb and an ascending limb. It is situated between the PROXIMAL KIDNEY TUBULE and the DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULE.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-K324HH4T-L

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