Henle's loop

noun

Hen·​le's loop ˈhen-lēz- How to pronounce Henle's loop (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Henle's loop was in 1885

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“Henle's loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Henle%27s%20loop. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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Henle's loop

noun

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