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Abdominal obesity
Abdominal obesity, colloquially known as belly fat or clinically as central obesity, is the accumulation of abdominal fat resulting in an increase in waist size.
Abdominal obesity, colloquially known as belly fat or clinically as central obesity, is the accumulation of abdominal fat resulting in an increase in waist size.
Adenoid hypertrophy
Adenoid hypertrophy (or enlarged adenoids) is the unusual growth ("hypertrophy") of the adenoid tonsil.
Adenoid hypertrophy (or enlarged adenoids) is the unusual growth ("hypertrophy") of the adenoid tonsil.
Adipose tissue
In biology, adipose tissue or body fat or fat depot or just fat is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes.
In biology, adipose tissue or body fat or fat depot or just fat is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes.
Adventitia
Adventitia is the outermost connective tissue covering of any organ, vessel, or other structure.
Adventitia is the outermost connective tissue covering of any organ, vessel, or other structure.
Alloplant
Alloplant is an experimental, chemically processed biomaterial used for transplantation.
Alloplant is an experimental, chemically processed biomaterial used for transplantation.
Antebrachial fascia
The antebrachial fascia (or antibrachial fascia, deep fascia of forearm) continuous above with the brachial fascia, is a dense, membranous investment, which forms a general sheath fo...
The antebrachial fascia (or antibrachial fascia, deep fascia of forearm) continuous above with the brachial fascia, is a dense, membranous investment, which forms a general sheath fo...
Aponeurosis
Aponeuroses ; are layers of flat broad tendons.
Aponeuroses ; are layers of flat broad tendons.
Areolar connective tissue
Areolar tissue (areol(-a) being Latin for a little open space) is a common type of connective tissue, also referred to as "loose connective tissue".
Areolar tissue (areol(-a) being Latin for a little open space) is a common type of connective tissue, also referred to as "loose connective tissue".
Auxesis (biology)
Auxesis (from the Greek word meaning increase; grow) refers to growth from an increase in cell size rather than an increase in the number of cells.
Auxesis (from the Greek word meaning increase; grow) refers to growth from an increase in cell size rather than an increase in the number of cells.
Basement membrane
The basement membrane is a thin sheet of fibers that underlies the epithelium, which lines the cavities and surfaces of organs including skin, or the endothelium, which lines the interior surfac...
The basement membrane is a thin sheet of fibers that underlies the epithelium, which lines the cavities and surfaces of organs including skin, or the endothelium, which lines the interior surfac...
Bicipital aponeurosis
The bicipital aponeurosis (also known as lacertus fibrosus) is a broad aponeurosis of the biceps brachii which is located in the cubital fossa of the elbow and separates superficial from d...
The bicipital aponeurosis (also known as lacertus fibrosus) is a broad aponeurosis of the biceps brachii which is located in the cubital fossa of the elbow and separates superficial from d...
Biomedical tissue
Biomedical tissue is biological tissue used for organ transplantation and medical research, particularly cancer research.
Biomedical tissue is biological tissue used for organ transplantation and medical research, particularly cancer research.
Biomimetic materials
Biomimetic materials are materials developed using inspiration from nature.
Biomimetic materials are materials developed using inspiration from nature.
Blood
Blood is a specialized bodily fluid in animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.
Blood is a specialized bodily fluid in animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.
BRENDA tissue ontology
BTO, the BRENDA Tissue Ontology is an ontology of anatomical structures, cell types, tissues and cell lines.
BTO, the BRENDA Tissue Ontology is an ontology of anatomical structures, cell types, tissues and cell lines.
Brown adipose tissue
Brown adipose tissue or brown fat is one of two types of fat or adipose tissue found in mammals.
Brown adipose tissue or brown fat is one of two types of fat or adipose tissue found in mammals.
Cartilage
Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in many areas in the bodies of humans and other animals, including the joints between bones, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, the elbow, the knee...
Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in many areas in the bodies of humans and other animals, including the joints between bones, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, the elbow, the knee...
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist
A Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) designation is a professional certification mark for Tissue Banking Professionals conferred by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).
A Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) designation is a professional certification mark for Tissue Banking Professionals conferred by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).
Cholangiocytes
Cholangiocytes are the epithelial cells of the bile duct.
Cholangiocytes are the epithelial cells of the bile duct.
Chondroitinase treatment
Chondroitinase treatment is a treatment of proteoglycans, a protein in the fluid among cells where (among other things) they affect neural activity (communication, plasticity).
Chondroitinase treatment is a treatment of proteoglycans, a protein in the fluid among cells where (among other things) they affect neural activity (communication, plasticity).
Clavipectoral fascia
The clavipectoral fascia (costocoracoid membrane; coracoclavicular fascia) is a strong fascia situated under cover of the clavicular portion of the Pectoralis major.
The clavipectoral fascia (costocoracoid membrane; coracoclavicular fascia) is a strong fascia situated under cover of the clavicular portion of the Pectoralis major.
Concentric hypertrophy
Concentric hypertrophy is a hypertrophic growth of a hollow organ without overall enlargement, in which the walls of the organ are thickened and its capacity or volume is diminished.
Concentric hypertrophy is a hypertrophic growth of a hollow organ without overall enlargement, in which the walls of the organ are thickened and its capacity or volume is diminished.
Connective tissue
Connective tissue is a fibrous tissue.
Connective tissue is a fibrous tissue.
Connective tissue neoplasm
A connective tissue neoplasm is a neoplasm arising from the tissues of the connective tissue.
A connective tissue neoplasm is a neoplasm arising from the tissues of the connective tissue.
Connective tissue proper
Connective tissue is a fibrous tissue.
Connective tissue is a fibrous tissue.
Costal cartilage
The costal cartilages are bars of hyaline cartilage which serve to prolong the ribs forward (let them move forward) and contribute very materially to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax.
The costal cartilages are bars of hyaline cartilage which serve to prolong the ribs forward (let them move forward) and contribute very materially to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax.
Dense connective tissue
Dense connective tissue, also called dense fibrous tissue, has fibers as its main matrix element.
Dense connective tissue, also called dense fibrous tissue, has fibers as its main matrix element.
Dense irregular connective tissue
Dense irregular connective tissue has fibers that are not arranged in parallel bundles as in dense regular connective tissue.
Dense irregular connective tissue has fibers that are not arranged in parallel bundles as in dense regular connective tissue.
Dense regular connective tissue
Dense regular connective tissue provides connection between different tissues.
Dense regular connective tissue provides connection between different tissues.
Effacement
Effacement is the shortening, or thinning, of a tissue.
Effacement is the shortening, or thinning, of a tissue.
Effacement (histology)
Effacement is the shortening, or thinning, of a tissue.
Effacement is the shortening, or thinning, of a tissue.
Elastic cartilage
Elastic cartilage or yellow cartilage is a type of cartilage present in the outer ear, larynx, and epiglottis.
Elastic cartilage or yellow cartilage is a type of cartilage present in the outer ear, larynx, and epiglottis.
Endothelium
The endothelium is the thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, forming an interface between circulating blood and lymph in the lumen and the r...
The endothelium is the thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, forming an interface between circulating blood and lymph in the lumen and the r...
Ependyma
Ependyma is the thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricular system of the brain and the spinal cord.
Ependyma is the thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricular system of the brain and the spinal cord.
Epidermis (botany)
The epidermis is the outermost cell layer of the primary plant body, it is the dermal tissue system of leaves (diagrammed below), stems, roots, flowers, fruits, and seeds; it is usually transpar...
The epidermis is the outermost cell layer of the primary plant body, it is the dermal tissue system of leaves (diagrammed below), stems, roots, flowers, fruits, and seeds; it is usually transpar...
Epidermis (zoology)
The Epidermis (zoology) is an epithelium (sheet of cells) that covers the body of an eumetazoan (animal more complex than a sponge).
The Epidermis (zoology) is an epithelium (sheet of cells) that covers the body of an eumetazoan (animal more complex than a sponge).
Epithelium
Epithelium is one of the four basic types of animal tissue, along with connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue.
Epithelium is one of the four basic types of animal tissue, along with connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue.
Extracellular matrix
In biology, the extracellular matrix (ECM) is the extracellular part of animal tissue that usually provides structural support to the animal cells in addition to performing various other...
In biology, the extracellular matrix (ECM) is the extracellular part of animal tissue that usually provides structural support to the animal cells in addition to performing various other...
Fascia cribrosa
The portion of fascia covering the fossa ovalis in the thigh is perforated by the great saphenous vein and by numerous blood and lymphatic vessels, hence it has been termed the fascia cribrosa (...
The portion of fascia covering the fossa ovalis in the thigh is perforated by the great saphenous vein and by numerous blood and lymphatic vessels, hence it has been termed the fascia cribrosa (...
Fibrocartilage
White fibrocartilage consists of a mixture of white fibrous tissue and cartilaginous tissue in various proportions.
White fibrocartilage consists of a mixture of white fibrous tissue and cartilaginous tissue in various proportions.
Fibrous ankylosis
Fibrous ankylosis is a fibrous connective tissue process which results in decreased range of motion.
Fibrous ankylosis is a fibrous connective tissue process which results in decreased range of motion.
Flesh
In vertebrate animals, flesh is the colloquial for biological tissue which consists of skeletal muscles and fat as opposed to bones, viscera and integuments.
In vertebrate animals, flesh is the colloquial for biological tissue which consists of skeletal muscles and fat as opposed to bones, viscera and integuments.
Frenulum
A frenulum (or frenum, plural: frenula or frena, from the Latin frēnulum, "little bridle", the diminutive of frēnum ) is a small fold of tissue that secures or restrict...
A frenulum (or frenum, plural: frenula or frena, from the Latin frēnulum, "little bridle", the diminutive of frēnum ) is a small fold of tissue that secures or restrict...
Frozen tissue array
Frozen tissue array consists of fresh frozen tissues in which up to 50 separate tissue cores are assembled in array fashion to allow simultaneous histological analysis.
Frozen tissue array consists of fresh frozen tissues in which up to 50 separate tissue cores are assembled in array fashion to allow simultaneous histological analysis.
Generative Tissue (gTissue)
Generative Tissue (gTissue) is a living tissue created in a patient (human or non-human) by a surgeon, consisting of an extracellular matrix, cells, and supporting vascular supply with generativ...
Generative Tissue (gTissue) is a living tissue created in a patient (human or non-human) by a surgeon, consisting of an extracellular matrix, cells, and supporting vascular supply with generativ...
Ground tissue
The types of ground tissue found in plants develop from ground tissue meristem and consists of three simple tissues: * Parenchyma * Collenchyma * Sclerenchyma * Chlorenchyma Parenchyma is...
The types of ground tissue found in plants develop from ground tissue meristem and consists of three simple tissues: * Parenchyma * Collenchyma * Sclerenchyma * Chlorenchyma Parenchyma is...
Healing
Physiological healing is the restoration of damaged living tissue to normal function.
Physiological healing is the restoration of damaged living tissue to normal function.
High endothelial venules
High endothelial venules are specialized post-capillary venous swellings characterized by plump endothelial cells as opposed to the usual thinner endothelial cells found in regular venules.
High endothelial venules are specialized post-capillary venous swellings characterized by plump endothelial cells as opposed to the usual thinner endothelial cells found in regular venules.
Hyaline cartilage
Hyaline cartilage consists of a slimy mass, pearly bluish in colour with firm consistency and considerable collagen.
Hyaline cartilage consists of a slimy mass, pearly bluish in colour with firm consistency and considerable collagen.
Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy (from Greek ὑπέρ "excess" + τροφή "nourishment") is the increase in the volume of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its component cells.
Hypertrophy (from Greek ὑπέρ "excess" + τροφή "nourishment") is the increase in the volume of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its component cells.
Interscapular brown adipose tissue
The Interscapular Brown Adipose Tissue, or IBAT, is commonly, and inappropriately, referred to as the Hibernating Gland.
The Interscapular Brown Adipose Tissue, or IBAT, is commonly, and inappropriately, referred to as the Hibernating Gland.
Keratinous tissue
Keratin refers to a family of fibrous structural proteins.
Keratin refers to a family of fibrous structural proteins.
Laminar organization
Laminar organization describes the way certain tissues, such as bone membrane, skin, or brain matter, are arranged in layers.
Laminar organization describes the way certain tissues, such as bone membrane, skin, or brain matter, are arranged in layers.
Lateral retinaculum
The lateral retinaculum is the fibrous tissue on the outer side of the kneecap (patella).
The lateral retinaculum is the fibrous tissue on the outer side of the kneecap (patella).
Loose connective tissue
Loose connective tissue is extremely loose.
Loose connective tissue is extremely loose.
MC3T3
MC3T3 is a strain of tissue culture cells derived from Mus musculus (mouse) Various derivatives of this strain have been widely used as model systems in bone biology.
MC3T3 is a strain of tissue culture cells derived from Mus musculus (mouse) Various derivatives of this strain have been widely used as model systems in bone biology.
Meristem
A meristem is the tissue in most plants consisting of undifferentiated cells (meristematic cells), found in zones of the plant where growth can take place.
A meristem is the tissue in most plants consisting of undifferentiated cells (meristematic cells), found in zones of the plant where growth can take place.
Mesothelium
The mesothelium is a membrane that forms the lining of several body cavities: the pleura, peritoneum and pericardium.
The mesothelium is a membrane that forms the lining of several body cavities: the pleura, peritoneum and pericardium.
Morphallaxis
Morphallaxis is the regeneration of specific tissue in a variety of organisms due to loss or death of the existing tissue.
Morphallaxis is the regeneration of specific tissue in a variety of organisms due to loss or death of the existing tissue.
Mucoid connective tissue
Mucous connective tissue (or mucous tissue) is a type of connective tissue found during fetal development.
Mucous connective tissue (or mucous tissue) is a type of connective tissue found during fetal development.
Mucous connective tissue
Mucous connective tissue (or mucous tissue) is a type of connective tissue found during fetal development.
Mucous connective tissue (or mucous tissue) is a type of connective tissue found during fetal development.
Muscle
Muscle (from Latin musculus, diminutive of mus "mouse") is a contractile tissue of animals and is derived from the mesodermal layer of embryonic germ cells.
Muscle (from Latin musculus, diminutive of mus "mouse") is a contractile tissue of animals and is derived from the mesodermal layer of embryonic germ cells.
Muscle hypertrophy
Muscle hypertrophy is an increase in the size of muscle cells.
Muscle hypertrophy is an increase in the size of muscle cells.
Myeloid tissue
Myeloid tissue is a biologic tissue with the ability to perform hematopoiesis.
Myeloid tissue is a biologic tissue with the ability to perform hematopoiesis.
Neurovascular bundle
A Neurovascular bundle (Neuro: Nerve, Vascular: Veins, Lymph vessels and arteries) is a term applied to the body nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatics that tend to travel together i...
A Neurovascular bundle (Neuro: Nerve, Vascular: Veins, Lymph vessels and arteries) is a term applied to the body nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatics that tend to travel together i...
Neutral fat
Neutral fats are produced by the dehydration synthesis of one or more fatty acids with an alcohol like glycerol.
Neutral fats are produced by the dehydration synthesis of one or more fatty acids with an alcohol like glycerol.
Nodular parenchyma
Nodular parenchyma is a small mass of tissue within a gland or organ that carries out the specialized functions of the gland or organ.
Nodular parenchyma is a small mass of tissue within a gland or organ that carries out the specialized functions of the gland or organ.
Orgasmic platform
The orgasmic platform is the tissues of the outer third of the vagina, labeled by Masters and Johnson.
The orgasmic platform is the tissues of the outer third of the vagina, labeled by Masters and Johnson.
Osseous tissue
Osseous tissue, or bone tissue, is the major structural and supportive connective tissue of the body.
Osseous tissue, or bone tissue, is the major structural and supportive connective tissue of the body.
Ossification
Ossification (or osteogenesis) is the process of laying down new bone material by cells called osteoblasts.
Ossification (or osteogenesis) is the process of laying down new bone material by cells called osteoblasts.
Ossification center
The first step in ossification of the cartilage is that the cartilage cells, at the point where ossification is commencing and which is termed a ossification center, enlarge and arrange themselv...
The first step in ossification of the cartilage is that the cartilage cells, at the point where ossification is commencing and which is termed a ossification center, enlarge and arrange themselv...
Ossifying fibromyxoid tumour
An ossifying fibromyxoid tumour is a type of myxoma.
An ossifying fibromyxoid tumour is a type of myxoma.
Parenchyma
Parenchyma is a term used to describe a bulk of a substance.
Parenchyma is a term used to describe a bulk of a substance.
Periodontal ligament stem cells
Periodontal ligament stem cells are stem cells found near the periodontal ligament of the teeth.
Periodontal ligament stem cells are stem cells found near the periodontal ligament of the teeth.
Phloem
In vascular plants, phloem is the living tissue that carries organic nutrients, in particular, sucrose, a sugar, to all parts of the plant where needed.
In vascular plants, phloem is the living tissue that carries organic nutrients, in particular, sucrose, a sugar, to all parts of the plant where needed.
Preflexes
Preflexes are the latent capacities in the musculoskeletal system that auto-stabilize movements through the use of the nonlinear visco-elastic properties of muscles when they contract.
Preflexes are the latent capacities in the musculoskeletal system that auto-stabilize movements through the use of the nonlinear visco-elastic properties of muscles when they contract.
Renal fascia
The renal fascia or Gerota's fascia is a layer of connective tissue encapsulating the kidneys and the suprarenal glands.
The renal fascia or Gerota's fascia is a layer of connective tissue encapsulating the kidneys and the suprarenal glands.
Resistin
Resistin also known as adipose tissue-specific secretory factor or C/EBP-epsilon-regulated myeloid-specific secreted cysteine-rich protein is a cysteine-rich protein that in humans i...
Resistin also known as adipose tissue-specific secretory factor or C/EBP-epsilon-regulated myeloid-specific secreted cysteine-rich protein is a cysteine-rich protein that in humans i...
Reticular connective tissue
Reticular connective tissue is a type of connective tissue.
Reticular connective tissue is a type of connective tissue.
Secondary growth
Secondary growth in plants is an increase in diameter of roots, stems, and branches.
Secondary growth in plants is an increase in diameter of roots, stems, and branches.
Serous membrane
In anatomy, serous membrane is a smooth membrane consisting of a thin layer of cells which secrete serous fluid.
In anatomy, serous membrane is a smooth membrane consisting of a thin layer of cells which secrete serous fluid.
Sieve tube element
In plant anatomy, sieve vascular tissue tube elements, also called sieve tube members, are a type of elongated parenchyma cells in phloem tissue.
In plant anatomy, sieve vascular tissue tube elements, also called sieve tube members, are a type of elongated parenchyma cells in phloem tissue.
Soft tissue
In anatomy, the term soft tissue refers to tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body, not being bone.
In anatomy, the term soft tissue refers to tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body, not being bone.
Splenogonadal fusion
Splenogonadal fusion is a rare congenital malformation that involves an abnormal connection between the spleen and the gonad.
Splenogonadal fusion is a rare congenital malformation that involves an abnormal connection between the spleen and the gonad.
Stroma (animal tissue)
In animal tissue, stroma (from Greek στρῶμα, meaning “bed, bed covering”) refers to the connective, supportive framework of a biological cell, tissue, or organ.
In animal tissue, stroma (from Greek στρῶμα, meaning “bed, bed covering”) refers to the connective, supportive framework of a biological cell, tissue, or organ.
Tissue (biology)
Tissue is a cellular organizational level intermediate between cells and a complete organism.
Tissue is a cellular organizational level intermediate between cells and a complete organism.
Tissue digestion
Tissue digestion is a method of disposing bodies.
Tissue digestion is a method of disposing bodies.
Tissue microarray
Tissue microarrays (also TMAs) consist of paraffin blocks in which up to 1000 separate tissue cores are assembled in array fashion to allow multiplex histological analysis.
Tissue microarrays (also TMAs) consist of paraffin blocks in which up to 1000 separate tissue cores are assembled in array fashion to allow multiplex histological analysis.
Tissuome
Tissue is a cellular organizational level intermediate between cells and a complete organism.
Tissue is a cellular organizational level intermediate between cells and a complete organism.
Trabecula
A trabecula is a small, often microscopic, tissue element in the form of a small beam, strut or rod, generally having a mechanical function, and usually composed of dense collagenous tissue The...
A trabecula is a small, often microscopic, tissue element in the form of a small beam, strut or rod, generally having a mechanical function, and usually composed of dense collagenous tissue The...
Transversalis fascia
The transversalis fascia (or transverse fascia) is a thin aponeurotic membrane which lies between the inner surface of the Transversus abdominis and the extraperitoneal fascia.
The transversalis fascia (or transverse fascia) is a thin aponeurotic membrane which lies between the inner surface of the Transversus abdominis and the extraperitoneal fascia.
Urothelium
The urothelium is the tissue layer that lines much of the urinary tract, including the renal pelvis, the ureters, the bladder, and parts of the urethra.
The urothelium is the tissue layer that lines much of the urinary tract, including the renal pelvis, the ureters, the bladder, and parts of the urethra.
Vascular tissue
Vascular tissue is a complex conducting tissue, formed of more than one cell type, found in vascular plants.
Vascular tissue is a complex conducting tissue, formed of more than one cell type, found in vascular plants.
Waldeyer's fascia
The Waldeyer's fascia is synonymous with the presacral fascia and is more commonly described in surgery textbooks, rather than in anatomy textbooks.
The Waldeyer's fascia is synonymous with the presacral fascia and is more commonly described in surgery textbooks, rather than in anatomy textbooks.
White adipose tissue
White adipose tissue (WAT) or white fat is one of the two types of adipose tissue found in mammals.
White adipose tissue (WAT) or white fat is one of the two types of adipose tissue found in mammals.
Yongyudh Vajaradul
Professor Yongyudh Vajaradul (ยงยุทธ วัชรดุลย์, August 18, 1940, Chiangmai, Thailand) is a pioneer in the field of tissue banking and the use of bone allografts in orthopedic surgery, and serves...
Professor Yongyudh Vajaradul (ยงยุทธ วัชรดุลย์, August 18, 1940, Chiangmai, Thailand) is a pioneer in the field of tissue banking and the use of bone allografts in orthopedic surgery, and serves...
Zuckerkandl's fascia
Zuckerkandl's fascia or fascia retrorenalis is a fibrous sheath covering the posterior side of the kidney.
Zuckerkandl's fascia or fascia retrorenalis is a fibrous sheath covering the posterior side of the kidney.