
Meaning of RENAL PELVIS
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter |
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| | Synonyms: | | pelvis |
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| | See Also: | | bodily cavity, cavity, cavum, kidney | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The area at the center of the kidney. Urine collects here and is funneled into the ureter, the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder. |
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