uriniferous tubule

/ˈjʊrəˌnɪfərəs ˌtuˈbjul/
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Other forms: uriniferous tubules

Definitions of uriniferous tubule
  1. noun
    any of the small tubules that are the excretory units of the vertebrate kidney
    synonyms: nephron
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    type of:
    tubule
    a small tube
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