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renal tubule

Term ID
UBERON:0009773
Synonyms
  • renal tubule (generic)
  • tubule of excretory system
Definition
A renal tubule is a tube that filters, re-absorbs and secretes substances to rid an organism of waste and to play a role in fluid homeostasis. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0099864
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