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Structure (Medicine)
Structure (pronounced: struhk-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, histology, and pathology.
Etymology
The term "structure" originates from the Latin word "structura" which means "a fitting together, building." It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Pathology: The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
- Cell (biology): The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms.
- Tissue (biology): An ensemble of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same origin that together carry out a specific function.
See Also
- Morphology (biology): The study of the form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features.
- Physiology: The scientific study of functions and mechanisms in a living system.
- Organ (anatomy): A group of tissues with similar functions. Plant and animal life relies on many organs that coexist in organ systems.
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Structure
- Wikipedia's article - Structure
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