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(anatomy) A loop-like structure in the kidney's nephron that connects the proximal convoluted tubule to the distal convoluted tubule.

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loop of Henle

Source Word

loop of Henle

(anatomy) A loop-like structure in the kidney's nephron that connects the proximal convoluted tubule to the distal convoluted tubule.

Japanese Meaning

腎臓のネフロンに存在する、近位曲尿細管と遠位曲尿細管を連結するループ状の構造。

The countercurrent multiplier in the loop of Henle concentrates urine by reclaiming water and salts.

ヘンレのループにおける対向流増幅作用が水分と塩類を再吸収して尿を濃縮する。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) A loop-like structure in the kidney's nephron that connects the proximal convoluted tubule to the distal convoluted tubule.

loops of Henle

（ plural ）