loops of Henle
loops of Henle is the plural of loop of Henle.
Meaning of loop of Henle
Noun
loop of Henle (plural loops of Henle)
- A loop-like structure in the kidney's nephron that connects the proximal convoluted tubule to the distal convoluted tubule.
- Synonyms:
- Henle loop, Henle's loop, nephron loop
Questions about loops of Henle
- What is loops of Henle the plural of?
- Loops of Henle is the plural of loop of Henle.
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