"distal convoluted tubule" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: distal convoluted tubules [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} distal convoluted tubule (plural distal convoluted tubules)
  1. (anatomy) The section of the nephron in the kidney that connects the loop of Henle to the collecting duct system. Wikipedia link: distal convoluted tubule Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-distal_convoluted_tubule-en-noun-4hMZ7div Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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