proximal convoluted tubule

noun

: the convoluted portion of the vertebrate nephron that lies between Bowman's capsule and the loop of Henle and functions especially in the resorption of sugar, sodium and chloride ions, and water from the glomerular filtrate

called also proximal tubule

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circa 1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of proximal convoluted tubule was circa 1899

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proximal convoluted tubule

noun

: the convoluted portion of the vertebrate nephron that lies between Bowman's capsule and the loop of Henle, is made up of a single layer of cuboidal cells with striated borders, and functions especially in the resorption of sugar, sodium and chloride ions, and water from the glomerular filtrate

called also proximal tubule