loop of Henle en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after its discoverer German physician Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle.
Meanings
- A loop-like structure in the kidney's nephron that connects the proximal convoluted tubule to the distal convoluted tubule.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| loops of Henle | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Henle's loop · Henle loop · nephron loop
Translations (5)
pt alça de Henle (Translations) · pt ansa néfrica (Translations) · pl pętla Henlego (Translations) · pt ansa de Henle (Translations) · pt alça néfrica (Translations)