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proximal convoluted tubule
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The proximal convoluted tubule is the most proximal portion of the proximal tubule and extends from the glomerular capsule to the proximal straight tubule. [ http://amigo.geneontology.org/amigo/term/GO:0072019 ]
Term info
Label
proximal convoluted tubule
Synonyms
- proximal convoluted renal tubule
- tubulus contortus proximalis
Subsets
uberon_slim, pheno_slim, vertebrate_core
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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Gray1128.png
external definition
Renal tubule that connects to the renal corpuscle.[TAO]
has obo namespace
uberon
has related synonym
PCT, first convoluted tubule, tubulus contortus proximalis, tubulus convolutus proximalis, 1st convoluted tubule, kidney proximal convoluted tubule, renal proximal convoluted tubule
id
UBERON:0001287
Term relations
Subclass of:
- nephron tubule
- part of some proximal tubule
- part of some cortex of kidney
- part of some nephron tubule