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major calyx

major calyx noun: a large renal calyx in which four to five minor calyces converge to create the structure through which urine formed in the kidney passes.

Noun

major calyx (plural major calyces)

  1. A large renal calyx in which four to five minor calyces converge to create the structure through which urine formed in the kidney passes.

Forms of major calyx

pluralmajor calyces

Questions about major calyx

What does major calyx mean?
Major calyx means a large renal calyx in which four to five minor calyces converge to create the structure through which urine formed in the kidney passes.
What part of speech is major calyx?
Major calyx is a noun.
What is the plural of major calyx?
The plural of major calyx is major calyces.

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