Malpighian pyramid
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malpighian pyramid — noun Usage: usually capitalized M : any of the conical masses forming the medullary substance of the kidney, projecting as papillae into the renal pelvis, and being made up of bundles of straight uriniferous tubes that open at the apex of the… … Useful english dictionary
pyramid — 1. A term applied to a number of anatomic structures having a more or less pyramidal shape. SYN: pyramis [TA]. 2. A term denoting the petrous portion of the temporal bone. [G. pyramis (p. ), a p.] anterior p. SYN … Medical dictionary
renal pyramid — n any of the conical masses that form the medullary substance of the kidney, project as the renal papillae into the renal pelvis, and are made up of bundles of straight uriniferous tubules opening at the apex of the conical mass called also… … Medical dictionary
Malpighi — Marcello, Italian anatomist, histologist, and embryologist, 1628–1694. See malpighian bodies, under body, malpighian capsule, malpighian cell, malpighian corpuscles, under corpuscle, malpighian glands, under gland, malpighian glomerulus,… … Medical dictionary
Renal pyramids — 1. Renal pyramid 2. Efferent artery 3. Renal artery 4. Renal vein 5. Renal hilum 6. Renal pelvis 7. Ureter 8 … Wikipedia
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
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