Definition of Renal pelvis

1. Noun. A structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter.

Exact synonyms: Pelvis
Generic synonyms: Bodily Cavity, Cavity, Cavum
Group relationships: Kidney

Definition of Renal pelvis

1. Noun. (anatomy) The funnel-like dilated proximal part of the ureter in the kidney. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Renal pelvis

1. The area at the centre of the kidney. Urine collects here and is funneled into the ureter. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Renal Pelvis

renal hypertension
renal hypoplasia
renal impression
renal infantilism
renal insufficiency
renal labyrinth
renal lithiasis
renal lobe
renal medulla
renal nanism
renal osteitis fibrosa
renal osteodystrophy
renal papilla
renal papillary necrosis
renal pelvis (current term)
renal plasma flow
renal plexus
renal portal system
renal pyramid
renal reflex
renal replacement therapy
renal retinopathy
renal segments
renal sinus
renal surface of spleen
renal surface of suprarenal gland
renal surface of the suprarenal gland
renal tb
renal threshold

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