- tubulorrhexis
- A pathologic process characterized by necrosis of the epithelial lining in localized segments of renal tubules, with focal rupture or loss of the basement membrane. [tubule + G. rhexis, a breaking]
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tu·bu·lor·rhex·is (too″bu-lo-rekґsis) [tubule + -rrhexis] disruption of continuity of renal tubules, with the basement membrane being suddenly interrupted or disintegrated into fibrils.
Medical dictionary. 2011.