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loop of Henle

Syllabification: (loop of Hen·le)
Pronunciation: /ˈhenlē/

Definition of loop of Henle

noun

Anatomy
  • the part of a kidney tubule that forms a long loop in the medulla of the kidney, from which water and salts are resorbed into the blood.

Origin:

mid 19th century: named after Friedrich G. J. Henle (1809–85), German anatomist

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