Term info
database cross reference
- SNOMEDCT_US:95568003
- UMLS:C0151747
definition
Abnormal function of the renal tubule. The basic functional unit of the kidney, the nephron, consists of a renal corpuscle attached to a renal tubule, with roughly 0.8 to 1.5 nephrons per adult kidney. The functions of the renal tubule include reabsorption of water, electrolytes, glucose, and amino acids and secretion of substances such as uric acid.
has exact synonym
Abnormal function of filtrating structures in kidney, Renal tubular defect
has related synonym
Renal tubular disease
id
HP:0000124