| corpora | Plural of corpus. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| corpora allata | Paired or fused ganglion-like bodies in the head of insects. The bodies secrete hormones important in the regulation of metamorphosis and the development of some adult tissues. (12 Dec 1998) |
| corpora arenacea | Small calcareous concretions in the stroma of the pineal and other central nervous system tissues. Synonym: acervulus, brain sand, psammoma bodies. (05 Mar 2000) |
| corpora bigemina | A bilateral single swelling of the roofplate of the embryonic midbrain that later in development becomes subdivided into a superior and an inferior colliculus. See: quadrigeminal bodies. Synonym: corpora bigemina. (05 Mar 2000) |
| corpora lutea cysts | Persistent corpora lutea with cyst formation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| corpora para-aortica | Small masses of chromaffin cells found near the sympathetic ganglia along the abdominal aorta. They serve as chemoreceptors responsive to oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen ion concentration, and help to control respiration. (12 Dec 1998) |
| corpora quadrigemina | See: inferior colliculus, superior colliculus. Synonym: corpora quadrigemina. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tinea corpora | A fungal skin infection sometimes referred to as ringworm. Typically a scaly, red-shaped ring on the skin. Commonly seen in children. Treatment requires an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole or miconazole. (27 Sep 1997) |
| parietal layer of tunica vaginalis | The outer part of the tunica vaginalis testis supported by the internal spermatic fascia. Synonym: lamina parietalis tunicae vaginalis testis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| visceral layer of tunica vaginalis of testis | The inner part of the tunica vaginalis testis applied directly to the testis and epididymis. Synonym: lamina visceralis tunicae vaginalis testis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| respiratory region of tunica mucosa of nose | The area commencing at the vestibule of the nose lined with respiratory mucosa; with the exception of the olfactory mucusa, it includes the entire nasal cavity. Synonym: regio respiratoria tunicae mucosae nasi, respiratory region of tunica mucosa of nose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Haller's tunica vasculosa | The vascular, pigmentary, or middle coat of the eye, comprising the choroid, ciliary body, and iris. Synonym: tunica vasculosa bulbi, Haller's tunica vasculosa, tunica vasculosa oculi, uvea, uveal tract. (05 Mar 2000) |
| olfactory region of tunica mucosa of nose | The specialised olfactory receptive area that includes the upper one-third of the nasal septum and the lateral wall above the superior concha; it is lined with olfactory mucosa. Synonym: regio olfactoria tunicae mucosae nasi, olfactory region of tunica mucosa of nose, Schultze's membrane. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tunica | Synonym: tunic. Origin: L. A coat (05 Mar 2000) |
| tunica abdominalis | <anatomy> The aponeurosis of the abdominal muscles of quadrupeds. (05 Mar 2000) |