Collecting duct

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.NounA duct that receives and concentrates urine from the distal convoluted tubule of nephrons and discharges it into the calyces of the renal pelvis.

Synonyms

distal convoluted tubule ductus epithelial duct excretory ductus choledochus proximal convoluted tubule ampulla ejaculatory duct hepatic duct ureter connecting tubule cystic duct

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