Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossaries
Term | Main definition |
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Schwann cell | Glossaries - Histology glossary |
secondary union | Glossaries - Histology glossary wound healing facilitated by wound contraction |
serous gland | Glossaries - Histology glossary group of cells within the serous membrane that secrete a lubricating substance onto the surface |
serous membrane | Glossaries - Histology glossary type of tissue membrane that lines body cavities and lubricates them with serous fluid |
simple columnar epithelium | Glossaries - Histology glossary tissue that consists of a single layer of column-like cells; promotes secretion and absorption in tissues and organs |
simple cuboidal epithelium | Glossaries - Histology glossary tissue that consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells; promotes secretion and absorption in ducts and tubules |
simple squamous epithelium | Glossaries - Histology glossary tissue that consists of a single layer of flat scale-like cells; promotes diffusion and filtration across surface |
skeletal muscle | Glossaries - Histology glossary |
smooth muscle | Glossaries - Histology glossary 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 | Glossaries - Histology glossary that consists of two or more layers of column-like cells, contains glands and is found in some ducts |
stratified cuboidal epithelium | Glossaries - Histology glossary tissue that consists of two or more layers of cube-shaped cells, found in some ducts |
stratified squamous epithelium | Glossaries - Histology glossary tissue that consists of multiple layers of cells with the most apical being flat scalelike cells; protects surfaces from abrasion |
striation | Glossaries - Histology glossary |
supportive connective tissue | Glossaries - Histology glossary type of connective tissue that provides strength to the body and protects soft tissue |
synovial membrane | Glossaries - Histology glossary connective tissue membrane that lines the cavities of freely movable joints, producing synovial fluid for lubrication |