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convoluted tubule

con·vo·lut·ed tu·bule
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-vuh-loo-tid too-byool, tyoo-]
    • /ˈkɒn vəˌlu tɪd ˈtu byul, ˈtyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-vuh-loo-tid too-byool, tyoo-]
    • /ˈkɒn vəˌlu tɪd ˈtu byul, ˈtyu-/

Definition of convoluted tubule words

  • noun convoluted tubule a portion of the nephron in the kidney that functions in concentrating urine and in maintaining salt, water, and sugar balance. 1
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Origin of convoluted tubule

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Convoluted tubule

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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convoluted tubule popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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