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• Parenchymal
  ...ed in [[anatomy]] and [[pathology]] to refer to the functional parts of an organ in the body. This term is derived from the Greek word "parenkhuma," which m ...are involved in the organ's primary function. For example, the parenchyma of the [[lung]] includes the alveoli, which are responsible for gas exchange.
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• Lobulation
  ...in medical science to describe the condition or process where an organ or tissue develops lobules. ...s often used in [[radiology]] and [[pathology]] to describe the appearance of organs or tissues on imaging studies or under the microscope.
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• Ectopia
  ...medical term that refers to the displacement or malposition of an organ or tissue from its normal location. The term 'Ectopia' is derived from the Greek words 'ek' meaning 'out of' and 'topos' meaning 'place'.
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• Rudimentary
  ...escribe an organ, structure, or part that is incompletely developed or non-functional. The term is derived from the Latin word "rudimentum," which means "a begin ...one that is not fully developed or functional. This can occur as a result of a [[genetic disorder]], [[congenital abnormality]], or other medical condit
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• Organisation
  ...s a term used in various fields, including [[medicine]], to denote the act of arranging or structuring elements in a systematic way. The term is derived ...s crucial for the maintenance of [[homeostasis]] and the overall health of an individual.
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• Tissue
  == Tissue (medicine) == ...ue''' (pronunciation: /ˈtɪʃuː/ or /ˈtɪsjuː/) in medicine refers to a group of similar cells and their intercellular substance functioning together to per
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• Tissues
  ...milar structure and act together to perform a specific function. The term "tissue" comes from the Latin word "textus", meaning "woven". The term "tissue" in the biological context was first used by [[Marie François Xavier Bicha
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• Organ (anatomy)
  '''Organ (anatomy)''' ...ctions. Plant life and animal life rely on many [[organ]]s that coexist in organ systems.
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• Organs
  ...and animal life relies on many organs that coexist in organ systems.<ref>[[Organ (biology)]]</ref> ...e Latin ''organum'', itself a borrowing from Greek ''ὄργανον'' (órganon), "organ, instrument, tool".<ref>[[Etymology]]</ref>
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• Canton
  ...used to refer to a specific area or division within a larger structure or organ. ...atomy to refer to a specific area or division within a larger structure or organ.
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• Neighborhood
  ...unding area or vicinity of a specific point of interest, such as a lesion, organ, or cell. ...it refers to the area or vicinity immediately surrounding a specific point of interest.
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• Pith
  ...dulla, is a central tissue in the stems of vascular plants. It is composed of soft, spongy parenchyma cells, which store and transport nutrients througho ...glish since the late 14th century to refer to the essential part or marrow of something.
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• Chronic functional abdominal pain
  == Chronic Functional Abdominal Pain (CFAP) == '''Chronic Functional Abdominal Pain''' (CFAP) is a [[medical condition]] characterized by severe
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• Organ system
  == Organ System == ...or more functions. Each does a particular job in the body, and is made up of certain tissues.
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• Biological tissues
  ...sue|connective]], [[Muscle tissue|muscle]], and [[Nervous tissue|nervous]] tissue. ...reek word "logos", meaning "study". Thus, "biological" refers to the study of life.
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• Microscopic anatomy
  ...s-TOL-uh-jee), is the study of the structure of various tissues and organs of the body that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. The term is deri ...], which is the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. It is an essential field in modern [[Biology]] and [[Medicine]].
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• Stem
  ...trunk', which is a metaphorical reference to the main body or stalk of an organ or part. ...nitely to produce more of the same stem cell. They are the building blocks of life and repair systems for the body.
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• Structure
  ...cher) in the context of medicine refers to the arrangement or organization of body parts, tissues, or cells. It is a fundamental concept in anatomy, hist ...Anatomy]]: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
  2 KB (219 words) - 22:47, 5 February 2024
• Brain mapping
  ...ping of (biological) quantities or properties onto spatial representations of the (human or non-human) brain resulting in maps. ..."mapping", which refers to the act of creating a spatial representation of an area or object.
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• Texture
  ...acteristics or appearance of a tissue or organ based on its structural and functional properties. The term originates from the Latin word ''textura'', meaning a ...of tissues and cells in an organ can be likened to the interwoven threads of a fabric.
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