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proximal convoluted tubule
noun[ C ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˌprɒk.sɪ.məl ˌkɒn.və.luː.tɪd ˈtʒuː.bjuːl/ us /ˌprɑːk.sə.məl ˌkɑːn.və.luː.t̬ɪd ˈtuː.bjuːl/(alsoproximal tubule)
one of many small tubes in the kidney that are part of the nephron and help the body to absorb substances, such as water and salt, from liquids:
Most of the reabsorption takes place in the proximal convoluted tubule.
These diuretics will increase proximal tubule reabsorption of sodium and water.
As the fluid flows along the proximal convoluted tubule, a large percentage of it is reabsorbed, thus decreasing its volume.
All of the glucose in the glomerular filtrate is transported out of the proximal convoluted tubule and into the blood.
Fanconi syndrome is a generalized defect in proximal tubule transport.
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