arcuate artery

noun

Meaning

A small vessel in the kidney that curves along the boundary between the renal cortex and the medulla.

Examples

The arcuate artery branches off from the interlobar arteries to supply blood to the renal cortex.
Damage to the arcuate artery can significantly impair the filtration function of the kidney.

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arcuate artery

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɑːrkjuːət ˈɑːrtəri

Definition

A small vessel in the kidney that curves along the boundary between the renal cortex and the medulla.

Examples

The arcuate artery branches off from the interlobar arteries to supply blood to the renal cortex.
Damage to the arcuate artery can significantly impair the filtration function of the kidney.

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