Search Results for: squamous epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium
Simple Squamous Epithelium Definition Simple squamous epithelium, also known as simple squamous epithelial tissue or... Read More
Squamous epithelium
Definition noun, plural: squamous epithelia An epithelial tissue comprised of squamous cells, as seen in epidermis,... Read More
Stratified squamous epithelium
Definition noun, plural: stratified squamous epithelia A type of stratified epithelium in which the topmost layer is made up... Read More
Epithelium
An epithelium is a type of animal tissue made up of densely packed cells (called epithelial cells) that rest on a basement... Read More
Stratified epithelium
Definition noun, plural: stratified epithelia An epithelial tissue comprised of more than one layer of epithelial cells,... Read More
Simple epithelium
Definition noun, plural: simple epithelia An epithelial tissue comprised of a single layer of epithelial cells that are in... Read More
Columnar epithelium
Definition noun, plural: columnar epithelia An epithelial tissue comprised of columnar epithelial cells, with or without... Read More
Cuboidal epithelium
Definition noun, plural: cuboidal epithelia An epithelial tissue comprised of cuboidal epithelial cells, and is involved in... Read More
Stratified columnar epithelium
A stratified columnar epithelium (plural: stratified columnar epithelia) is a type of stratified epithelium in which the... Read More
Pseudostratified epithelium
Definition noun, plural: pseudostratified epithelia An epithelial tissue comprised of a single layer of epithelial cells... Read More
Alimentary canal
Definition of Alimentary canal What is the alimentary canal? The alimentary canal is a muscular hollow continuous tubular... Read More
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
Definition noun, plural: stratified cuboidal epithelia A type of stratified epithelium in which the topmost layer is made up... Read More
Crevicular epithelium
Crevicular epithelium The stratified squamous epithelium lining the inner aspect of the soft tissue wall of the gingival... Read More
Simple columnar epithelium
Definition noun, plural: simple columnar epithelia Simple epithelium composed of columnar epithelial cells Supplement A... Read More
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Definition noun, plural: pseudostratified columnar epithelia A special type of columnar epithelium composed of a single... Read More
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Definition noun, plural: simple cuboidal epithelia Simple epithelium composed of cuboidal epithelial cells Supplement A... Read More
Macula adherens
Definition noun A type of anchoring junction between neighboring cells forming a plaquelike site on the cell... Read More
Keratinocyte
Definition noun, plural: keratinocytes The predominant type of cell in the epidermal layer of the skin Supplement The skin... Read More
Lining mucosa
Definition noun The non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that lines many parts of the oral... Read More
Belt desmosome
Definition noun, plural: belt desmosomes A type of desmosome characterized by a belt-like rivet between neighboring... Read More
Spot desmosome
Definition noun, plural: spot desmosomes A type of desmosome characterized by a circular or spot-like rivet between... Read More
Karyopyknotic index
Karyopyknotic index An index used to monitor the hormonal status of the patient as reflected by exfoliated vaginal cells and... Read More