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proximal convoluted tubule

Term ID
UBERON:0001287
Synonyms
  • 1st convoluted tubule
  • first convoluted tubule
  • kidney proximal convoluted tubule
  • PCT
  • proximal convoluted renal tubule
  • renal proximal convoluted tubule
  • tubulus contortus proximalis
  • tubulus convolutus proximalis
Definition
The proximal convoluted tubule is the most proximal portion of the proximal tubule and extends from the glomerular capsule to the proximal straight tubule.
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