Sima
Sima (Medicine)
Sima (/ˈsiːmə/; from the Greek σίμα, meaning "boundary" or "limit") is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a specific type of cell or tissue structure.
Etymology
The term "Sima" is derived from the Greek word σίμα, which translates to "boundary" or "limit". This is reflective of the role that Sima cells or tissues often play in the body, acting as a boundary or limit to certain biological processes or structures.
Definition
In medical terminology, Sima refers to a specific type of cell or tissue structure that acts as a boundary or limit. These structures can be found in various parts of the body and play crucial roles in numerous biological processes.
Related Terms
- Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms. Cells are the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently.
- Tissue: An ensemble of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same origin that together carry out a specific function.
- Biological process: A process of a living organism that allows it to function. Biological processes are made up of many chemical reactions or other events that result in a transformation.
- Structure: The arrangement and organization of tissues in living organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sima
- Wikipedia's article - Sima
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