Term Name: distal convoluted tubule
Synonyms: distal convoluted renal tubule, second convoluted tubule, tubulus contortus distalis, tubulus convolutus distalis
Definition: The first segment of the nephron lying just downstream from the loop of Henle, immediately after the macula densa.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001292]

Relationships
develops from: metanephric mesenchyme
is part of: distal tubule
has parts: distal convoluted tubule macula densa early distal convoluted tubule kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell late distal convoluted tubule
is a type of: meso-epithelium renal convoluted tubule renal cortex tubule
has subtype: metanephric distal convoluted tubule