uriniferous tubule

noun

uri·​nif·​er·​ous tubule ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnif-(ə-)rəs- How to pronounce uriniferous tubule (audio)
: a tubule (as a convoluted tubule) of the kidney that collects or conducts urine

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“Uriniferous tubule.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/uriniferous%20tubule. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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