Dentate

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Dentate refers to a structure or organ that has a tooth-like or serrated appearance. It is a term commonly used in various fields of medicine, including anatomy, histology, and pathology.

Anatomy

In anatomy, the term dentate is used to describe structures that have a tooth-like or serrated appearance. For example, the dentate gyrus is a part of the hippocampus in the brain that has a serrated appearance.

Histology

In histology, the term dentate is used to describe the appearance of certain types of cells or tissues under the microscope. For example, dentate cells are a type of neuron that are found in the cerebellum of the brain.

Pathology

In pathology, the term dentate is used to describe the appearance of certain types of lesions or abnormalities. For example, a dentate lesion is a type of lesion that has a serrated or tooth-like appearance.

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