Term Name:	proximal tubular epithelium
Synonyms:	proximal tubule epithelium, proximale tubular epithelium
Definition:	The cells lining the proximal tubule are cuboidal epithelial cells with deep basal membrane invaginations that provide a large basal surface area. The long microvilli (the brush border) lining the tubule lumen, maximize luminal surface area and make these cells ideally suited for both reabsorptive and secretory functions.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0008404]