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Abnormal renal medulla morphology
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Any structural abnormality of the medulla of the kidney. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22343825 ]
Term info
Label
Abnormal renal medulla morphology
Synonyms
- Abnormality of the renal medulla
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The renal pyramids of the adult kidney resemble a cone with a broad base adjacent to the renal cortex and the narrow apex that is termed papilla. The adult renal medulla is made up of 10-18 pyramids. A pyramid consists of the medullary collecting ducts, loops of Henle, vasa recta (straight capillaries) and the interstitium. The main function of the medulla is to regulate concentration of the urine. The urine flows from the collecting ducts into the renal calyces and pelvis.
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doelkens
creation date
2011-12-12T10:02:15Z
has alternative id
HP:0005582
has obo namespace
human_phenotype
id
HP:0100957
Term relations
Equivalent to:
- has_part some (
morphology and
inheres in some renal medulla and
has modifier some abnormal)