Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossaries
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Schwann cell |
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secondary union |
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wound healing facilitated by wound contraction |
serous gland |
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group of cells within the serous membrane that secrete a lubricating substance onto the surface |
serous membrane |
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type of tissue membrane that lines body cavities and lubricates them with serous fluid |
simple columnar epithelium |
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tissue that consists of a single layer of column-like cells; promotes secretion and absorption in tissues and organs |
simple cuboidal epithelium |
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tissue that consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells; promotes secretion and absorption in ducts and tubules |
simple squamous epithelium |
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tissue that consists of a single layer of flat scale-like cells; promotes diffusion and filtration across surface |
skeletal muscle |
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smooth muscle |
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under involuntary control, moves internal organs, cells contain a single nucleus, are spindle-shaped, and do not appear striated; each cell is a fiber |
stratified columnar epithelium |
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that consists of two or more layers of column-like cells, contains glands and is found in some ducts |
stratified cuboidal epithelium |
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tissue that consists of two or more layers of cube-shaped cells, found in some ducts |
stratified squamous epithelium |
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tissue that consists of multiple layers of cells with the most apical being flat scalelike cells; protects surfaces from abrasion |
striation |
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supportive connective tissue |
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type of connective tissue that provides strength to the body and protects soft tissue |
synovial membrane |
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connective tissue membrane that lines the cavities of freely movable joints, producing synovial fluid for lubrication |