renal tubule
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0009773
A renal tubule is a tube that filters, re-absorbs and secretes substances to rid an organism of waste and to play a role in fluid homeostasis. [ GOC:dph http://amigo.geneontology.org/amigo/term/GO:0061333 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0099864 GOC:mtg_kidney_jan10 ]
Synonyms: renal tubule (generic), tubule of excretory system
Term info
pheno_slim, grouping_class
this class groups vertebrate nephron tubules with analagous structures such as insect Malpighian tubules
uberon
UBERON:0009773