parenchymal: essential, distinctive cells of an organ.
Two or more egg cells are ova; the singular is ovum.
The medical term for abnormal reduction in the number of blood cells is cytopenia. This condition can affect different types of blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, leading to symptoms like anemia, increased susceptibility to infections, and easy bruising. Prompt medical evaluation and treatment are essential for managing cytopenia.
Granulocyte is the medical term meaning granular cell.
Lobectomy is surgical removal of a lobe of an organ or a gland.
The medical term for compression of surrounding cells by tumor cells is "mass effect." This occurs when a tumor grows and displaces nearby tissues or organs, causing them to become compressed or distorted. It can lead to various symptoms depending on the location and size of the tumor.
The medical term for appendages or accessory structures of an organ is "adnexa".
Prolapse is the term meaning dropping of an organ.
hypoplasia
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Stroma is the medical term meaning the connective tissue that provides the framework for an organ. It's counterpart is parenchyma, which means the main mass of the organ.
The medical term for the defective development or congenital absence of an organ or tissue is "agenesis."
Agenesis is the medical term meaning absent development of an organ or tissue. Atresia is the medical term meaning congenital absence or development of a tube.
The outer section of an organ can be called its cortex.
In medical terminology, the term "myelo" refers to the bone marrow. It is significant because the bone marrow is responsible for producing blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, which are essential for the body's immune system and overall health.
PARENCHYMA
Organ failure