renal cortex

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Noun renal cortex has 1 sense

renal cortex - the cortex of the kidney containing the glomeruli and the convoluted tubules
--₁ is a kind of cortex
--₁ is a part of kidney

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Renal Cortex

The renal cortex is the outer region of the kidney that contains the nephrons, which are responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

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Sense 1:

Noun: The outer portion of the kidney.

Example Sentence: The renal cortex plays a vital role in the filtration process of the kidneys.

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