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renal calices [2 records]

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Record 1 1990-12-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urinary Tract
DEF

any one of the recesses of the pelvis of the kidney which enclose the pyramids.

OBS

The singular form calix or calyx (British usage) is less usual.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil urinaire
DEF

Segments des voies excrétrices logées dans le sinus rénal, qui recueille l'urine à la sortie des papilles du rein.

OBS

Le terme calice rénal est peu employé.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urinary Tract
DEF

The subdivisions of the renal pelvis which usually divides into two major calices, each of which in turn divides into one or more conical renal papillae through which the urine enters the renal pelvis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil urinaire
DEF

segments des voies excrétrices logés dans le sinus rénal, qui recueillent l'urine à sa sortie des papilles du rein.

Spanish

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