KIDNEY CALICE
\kˈɪdnɪ kˈalɪs], \kˈɪdnɪ kˈalɪs], \k_ˈɪ_d_n_ɪ k_ˈa_l_ɪ_s]\
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Recesses of the kidney pelvis which divides into two wide, cup-shaped major renal calices, with each major calix subdivided into 7 to 14 minor calices. Urine empties into a minor calix from collecting tubules, then passes through the major calix, renal pelvis, and ureter to enter the urinary bladder. (From Moore, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 3d ed, p211)
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