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Neoplasm |
An abnormal mass of proliferating cells. Not malignant. Neoplasm remain localized; malignant neoplasms are cancers, which can spread to other organs. |
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Goblet cell |
individual cells (unicellular glands) that produce mucus |
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Basal Lamina (basement) |
noncellular, adhesive supporting sheet consisting largely of glycoproteins secreted by epithelial cells |
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Hyaline cartilage |
The most abundant cartilage type in the body; provides firm suport with some pliability.
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Articular cartilage (articulating surface) |
Cartilage which covers bone ends at movable joints
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Reticular lamina (basement)
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A layer of extracellular material containing a fine network of collagen protein fibers; together with the basal lamina it is the major component of the basement membrane
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Holocrine gland (halo; "die for the cause") |
Gland which secretions are discharge only upon rupture and death of the cell. Ie: sebaceous glands |
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Mesothelium (mesothelioma) |
epithelium found in serous memberanes lining the ventral body cavity and covering the organs |
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Alveolar (acinar) gland (alvin and the chipmunks shape) |
gland whose secretory cells form small, FLASKLIKE SACS |
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Basement membrane (foundation of home) |
extracellular material consisting of BASAL LAMINA secreted by epithelial cells and RETICULAR LAMINA secreted by underlying connective tissue cells |
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Elastic cartilage ( |
white, semiopaque connective tissue with abundant ELASTIC fibers; more flexible than hyaline cartilage |
