stellate venules of kidney
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renal system — ▪ anatomy Introduction in humans (human body), organ system that includes the kidneys, where urine is produced, and the ureters, bladder, and urethra for the passage, storage, and voiding of urine. In many respects the human excretory, or… … Universalium
venula — SYN: venule. [L. dim. of vena, vein] v. macularis inferior [TA] SYN: inferior macular venule. v. macularis superior [TA] SYN: superior macular venule. v. medialis retinae [TA] SYN: medial venule of … Medical dictionary
Venule — A little vein. Venules go from capillaries to veins, vessels that carry blood low in oxygen content from the body back to the heart. The deoxygenated form of hemoglobin (deoxyhemoglobin) makes the blood in veins and venules appear dark. Veins and … Medical dictionary
Vein — A blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen content from the body back to the heart. The deoxygenated form of hemoglobin (deoxyhemoglobin) in venous blood makes it appear dark. Veins are part of the afferent wing of the circulatory system… … Medical dictionary
venae intrarenales — [TA] intrarenal veins: the veins within the kidney, including the interlobar, arcuate, interlobular, and stellate veins, and the straight venules. Called also renal veins … Medical dictionary
