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duplex kidney

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du·plex kidney (dplks)
n.
A kidney having two pelviocaliceal systems.
duplex kidney
[do̅o̅′pleks]
a kidney that has two separate collecting systems, with either a duplex ureter or a single ureter.


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Duplex kidneys occur in 1% of the population, the most common complication being infections caused by urine flowing back up to the ureter.
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