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straight
1. insufficient angulation of a joint or slope of a bone to give a horse a good conformation, e.g. straight hock, pastern, withers.
2. uncomplicated, e.g. a straight radiograph; one taken before the administration of contrast reagent so that any pre-existing opacities can be identified. Called also scout radiography.
distal straight tubule
last segment of the nephron loop.
proximal straight tubule
first segment of the nephron loop.
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