paranephric

  • 11anterior paranephric space — anterior pararenal space a compartment of the retroperitoneal space bounded posteriorly by the renal fascia and anteriorly by the posterior parietal peritoneum, containing the retroperitoneal portions of the colon, duodenum, and pancreas …

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  • 12posterior paranephric space — posterior pararenal space a compartment of the retroperitoneal space lying between the posterior renal fascia and the transversalis fascia, containing mainly adipose tissue …

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  • 13Capsule — has many meanings in medicine including the following: {{}}In medicine, a membranous structure that envelops an organ, a joint, tumor, or any other part of the body. It is usually made up of dense collagen containing connective tissue. In… …

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  • 14Renal fascia — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = fascia renalis GraySubject = 253 GrayPage = 1220 Caption = Transverse section, showing the relations of the capsule of the kidney. Caption2 = Sagittal section through posterior abdominal wall, showing the… …

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  • 15pararenal — Near or adjacent to the kidneys. SYN: paranephric (2). * * * para·re·nal rēn əl adj adjacent to the kidney * * * para·re·nal (par″ə reґnəl) paranephric …

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  • 16corpus adiposum pararenale — [TA] pararenal fat body: a large mass of fat lying dorsal to the renal fascia; called also paranephric body and paranephric or pararenal fat …

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  • 17Kidney — For other uses, see Kidney (disambiguation). Kidney Human kidneys viewed from behind with spine removed Latin ren Artery …

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  • 18Renal capsule — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = capsula adiposa renis, capsula fibrosa renis GraySubject = 253 GrayPage = 1220 Caption = 1. Parenchyma 2. Cortex 3. Medulla 4. Perirenal fat 5. Renal capsule6. Ureter 7. Pelvis of kidney 8. Renal artery and …

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  • 19Abscess — A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some examples of abscesses: {{}}A skin abscess is better known as a common boil; A peritonsillar abscess is a persistent collection of pus behind the tonsils; and A perianal… …

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  • 20Fat — The word fat has more meanings that it has letters. It is among other things: {{}}A nutrient: With proteins and carbohydrates, fat, also known as lipid, is one of the three types of nutrients used as energy sources by the body. The energy… …

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