The cortex and medulla make up the parenchyma, or functional tissue, of the kidney. The central region of the kidney contains the renal pelvis, which is located in the renal sinus, and is continuous with the ureter. The renal pelvis is a large cavity that collects the urine as it is produced.
PROVENGE is an immunotherapy IMMUNOTHERAPYTreatment that helps the immune system (the bodyâs natural defense) fight disease.Closethat takes the patientâs own immune cells and reprograms them to attack his advanced prostate cancer. This process delivers a treatment designed just for each patient.
[Fr.] an instrument for cutting tissue, particularly bone; also for cracking gross deposits of dental calculus. bone rongeur. a multijointed, springloaded, plier-like instrument used to break off pieces of bone. The opposing surfaces of the blades have sharp-edged, scooped out surfaces like a curette.