Terminologia Histologica
Terminologia Histologica
Terminologia Histologica (pronunciation: ter-min-o-lo-gia his-to-lo-gi-ca) is the international standard for histology terminology. It is a controlled vocabulary for the naming of microscopic anatomical structures, developed by the Federative International Programme for Anatomical Terminology (FIPAT), a part of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA).
Etymology
The term "Terminologia Histologica" is derived from Latin. "Terminologia" means terminology, and "Histologica" refers to histology, the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
Related Terms
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Microscopic Anatomy: Also known as histology, it is the study of cells and tissues of animals, humans and plants that are too small to been seen with the naked eye.
- Federative International Programme for Anatomical Terminology: An organization that aims to standardize anatomical terminology around the world.
- International Federation of Associations of Anatomists: An organization that promotes the advancement of all aspects of anatomical sciences.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Terminologia Histologica
- Wikipedia's article - Terminologia Histologica
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