| haemal | Having to do with the blood or blood vessels. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| haemal arches | <anatomy> Three or four V-shaped bones located ventral to the bodies of the third to sixth coccygeal vertebrae; they represent intercentra and usually enclose the ventral caudal artery and vein. (05 Mar 2000) |
| haemal gland | <anatomy> A lymphoid structure in which the blood sinuses are present in place of lymph sinuses; haemal node's occur in ruminants and some other mammals, but their presence in humans is questioned. Synonym: haemal gland, haemolymph gland, haemolymph node, vascular gland. (05 Mar 2000) |
| haemal node | <anatomy> A lymphoid structure in which the blood sinuses are present in place of lymph sinuses; haemal node's occur in ruminants and some other mammals, but their presence in humans is questioned. Synonym: haemal gland, haemolymph gland, haemolymph node, vascular gland. (05 Mar 2000) |
| haemal spine | The middle point on the underside of the haemal arch of the typical vertebra; considered by some to be represented by the sternum in humans. (05 Mar 2000) |
| haemalum | A solution of haematoxylin and alum used as a nuclear stain in histology, especially with eosin as a counterstain. (05 Mar 2000) |