Stellate Venule (Noun)
Meaning
A star-shaped group of venules in the renal cortex.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The stellate venules in the renal cortex play a crucial role in the regulation of blood flow and pressure within the kidney.
- Histological examination of the renal cortex revealed a network of stellate venules that converged to form larger venous channels.
- The stellate venules in the renal cortex are characterized by their star-shaped arrangement of venules that radiate from a central point.
- Damage to the stellate venules in the renal cortex can lead to impaired kidney function and potentially chronic kidney disease.
- The stellate venules in the renal cortex are an important site for the exchange of oxygen and nutrients with the surrounding tissue.