Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

proximal convoluted tubule

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.00 in modern English

Syllables: prox-i-mal -con-vo-lut-ed -tubule
IPA

43

Scrabble Score

24

Letters

8

Syllables

16

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An intricate component of the nephron in a kidney that connects the Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle.

Inflected Forms

proximal convoluted tubules (plural)

Questions

What does proximal convoluted tubule mean?: An intricate component of the nephron in a kidney that connects the Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle.

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