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urinary system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arteriole | small artery |
| calciferol | active form of vitamin D, secreted by the kidney |
| calyx or calix | cup-like collecting region of the renal pelvis. |
| catheter | tube for in jecting or removing fluids |
| cortex | outer region of an organ;the renal cortex is the outer region of the kidney (cortical means pertaining to the cortex) |