kidney pelvis

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• Pelvis of the kidney — Pelvis Pel vis, n. [L., a basin, laver; cf. Gr. ?, ?, bowl.] 1. (Anat.) The pelvic arch, or the pelvic arch together with the sacrum. See {Pelvic arch}, under {Pelvic}, and {Sacrum}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) The calyx of a crinoid. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Pelvis — Pel vis, n. [L., a basin, laver; cf. Gr. ?, ?, bowl.] 1. (Anat.) The pelvic arch, or the pelvic arch together with the sacrum. See {Pelvic arch}, under {Pelvic}, and {Sacrum}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) The calyx of a crinoid. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Kidney development — Kidney development, or nephrogenesis, describes the embryologic origins of the kidney, a major organ in the urinary system. It is often considered in the broader context of the development of the urinary and reproductive organs. Contents 1 Phases …   Wikipedia

• pelvis — ► NOUN (pl. pelvises or pelves) 1) the large bony frame at the base of the spine to which the lower limbs are attached. 2) (renal pelvis) the broadened top part of the ureter into which the kidney tubules drain. DERIVATIVES pelvic adjective. O …   English terms dictionary

• pelvis — [pel′vis] n. pl. pelvises or pelves [pel′vēz΄] [ModL < L, basin < IE base * pel , container > ON, OE full, cup] Anat. Zool. any basinlike or funnel shaped structure; specif., a) the basinlike cavity formed by the ring of bones of the… …   English World dictionary

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• Kidney — For other uses, see Kidney (disambiguation). Kidney Human kidneys viewed from behind with spine removed Latin ren Artery …   Wikipedia

• Kidney — One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen which clear "poisons" from the blood, regulate acid concentration and maintain water balance in the body by excreting urine. The kidneys are part of the urinary… …   Medical dictionary

• Kidney stone — 1. A stone in the kidney (or lower down in the urinary tract). Kidney stones are a common cause of blood in the urine and pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. Kidney stones occur in 1 in 20 people at some time in their life. The development of… …   Medical dictionary

• kidney — kidneylike, adj. /kid nee/, n., pl. kidneys. 1. Anat. either of a pair of bean shaped organs in the back part of the abdominal cavity that form and excrete urine, regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, and act as endocrine glands. 2. Zool. a… …   Universalium