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calyx

One entry found.

Main Entry:
ca·lyx
Variant(s):
also ca·lix \ˈkā-liks also ˈkal-iks\ Listen to the pronunciation of calix Listen to the pronunciation of calix
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural ca·lyx·es or ca·ly·ces \ˈkā-lə-ˌsēz also ˈkal-ə-\ Listen to the pronunciation of calyces also ca·li·ces
: a cuplike division of the renal pelvis surrounding one or more renal papillae
[calyx illustration]
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