Kidney lobe
Lobus renis
- Latin synonym: Lobus renalis
- Related terms: Kidney lobes
Definition
The renal lobe is a portion of the kidney consisting of a renal pyramid and the adjacent renal cortex above it. There are 7 to 18 renal lobes. These lobes are is visible without a microscope, though it is easier to see in humans than in other animals.
A renal lobe is composed of many renal lobules, which are not visible without a microscope.
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