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What is renal collecting tubule?

Pronunciation: /ˈrinəl kəˈlɛktɪŋ ˈtubjul/

renal collecting tubule

Definition

The last part of a long, twisting tube that collects urine from the nephrons (cellular structures in the kidney that filter blood and form urine) and moves it into the renal pelvis and ureters. Also called collecting duct.