connecting tubule

noun

A tubule in the nephron in the kidney that goes to the pelvis. Its primary function is to bring urine to the pelvis of the kidney.

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Meanings

nounconnecting tubule (plural connecting tubules)

plural connecting tubules

  1. anatomyA tubule in the nephron in the kidney that goes to the pelvis. Its primary function is to bring urine to the pelvis of the kidney.
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