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Preferred term

Loop of Henle  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle
  • Descending Limb of Loop of Henle

Scope note

  • The U-shaped portion of the renal tubule in the KIDNEY MEDULLA, consisting of a descending limb and an ascending limb. It is situated between the PROXIMAL KIDNEY TUBULE and the DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULE.

History note

  • 91(73); was see under KIDNEY TUBULES 1973-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008138

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