metanephric mass

metanephric mass

the mass of intermediate mesodermal cells around the distal end of the metanephric diverticulum that give rise to nephrons in the permanent kidneys.
Synonym(s): metanephric cap, metanephric tissue cap
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This creates a physiologic conundrum: How can a nonfunctional, disordered metanephric mass produce an ultrafiltrate of sufficient "toxicity" or pressure to perturb the development of subsequent nephron formation.
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