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proximal tubule

Term ID
UBERON:0004134
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].
References
  • BTO:0001498
  • CALOHA:TS-0509
  • EMAPA:28281
  • MA:0002611
  • MESH:D007687
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