pars recta

UK, UK/ˌpɑːzˈɹɛktə/

noun

The straight (descending) portion of the proximal tubule of the kidney, coming after the initial convoluted portion (the pars convoluta).

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Meanings

nounpars recta (plural partes rectae)

plural partes rectae

  1. anatomyThe straight (descending) portion of the proximal tubule of the kidney, coming after the initial convoluted portion (the pars convoluta).

Origin

Latin: pars (“part”) + rēcta (“straight”) = “straight part”

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