collecting tubule

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noun (1)

1

: collecting duct

2

or less commonly connecting tubule : a tubule that connects the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron with the collecting duct

collecting tubule

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noun (2)

less common variant of collecting duct

: a duct that receives and concentrates urine from the distal convoluted tubule of nephrons and discharges it into the renal pelvis

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for collecting tubule

• microtubule

Medical Definition

collecting tubule

noun

1

: collecting duct

2

also connecting tubule : a tubule that connects the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron with the collecting ducts