loop henle
li noun Anatomy.
the part of a nephron between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules that extends, in a loop, from the cortex into the medulla of the kidney.
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loop of Henle  (l p əv hěn'lē) Pronunciation Key
The loop-shaped segment of the nephron of a vertebrate kidney. It plays a role in the transport of ions and water and the concentrating of urine. |
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