Term Name: | proximal tubule |
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Synonyms: | kidney proximal tubule, proximal kidney tubule, renal proximal tubule |
Definition: | In mammals, the proximal tubule is a nephron tubule that connects Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle. It has a brush border epithelial morphology[GO]. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0004134] |