LOOP OF HENLE


Meaning of LOOP OF HENLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˈhen-lē ]

Etymology: F. G. J. Henle died 1885 German pathologist

Date: 1890

: a U-shaped part of the nephron of birds and mammals that lies between and is continuous with the proximal and distal convoluted tubules and that functions in water resorption

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