| ABCDES | abnormal alignment, bones-periarticular osteoporosis, cartilage-joint space loss, deformities, margi... |
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| TCID | tissue culture infective dose; tissue culture inoculated dose |
| TCID50 | median tissue culture infective dose; 50% tissue culture infective dose |
| DB | data base; date of birth; deep breath; dense body; dextran blue; diabetes, diabetic; diagonal band; ... |
| DCS | decompression sickness; dense canalicular system; diffuse cortical sclerosis; dorsal column stimulat... |
| peripheral lymphoid tissue | Secondary lymphoid tissue, not necessarily located peripherally. See: lymphoid tissue. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| mesonephric tissue | Intermediate mesoderm situated in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the embryo or foetus; it evolves into the mesonephros and associated structures. (05 Mar 2000) |
| metanephrogenic tissue | Tissue derived from the intermediate mesoderm caudal to mesonephric levels and concerned with the formation of the nephrons of the metanephros. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ground tissue | <plant biology> Plant tissues other than those of the vascular system and the dermal tissues. Composed of relatively undifferentiated cells. (18 Nov 1997) |
| guided tissue regeneration | The repopulating of the periodontium, after treatment for periodontal disease. Repopulation is achieved by guiding the periodontal ligament progenitor cells to reproduce in the desired location by blocking contact of epithelial and gingival connective tissues with the root during healing. This blocking is accomplished by using synthetic membranes or collagen membranes. (12 Dec 1998) |
| chondroid tissue | In an adult, tissue resembling cartilage. In an embryo, an early stage in cartilage formation. Synonym: fibrohyaline tissue, pseudocartilage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gut-associated lymphoid tissue | <physiology> Peripheral lymphoid organ consisting of lymphoid tissue associated with the gut (Peyer's patches, tonsils, mesenteric lymph nodes and the appendix). It is especially rich in B-cells and is responsible for localised immunity to pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. (20 Sep 2002) |
| chromaffin tissue | Tissue in medulla of adrenal gland containing two populations of cells, one producing adrenaline, the other noradrenaline. The catecholamine is associated with carrier proteins (chromogranins) in membrane vesicles (chromaffin granules). (18 Nov 1997) |
| rubber tissue | A thin sheet of rubber used as a cover in surgical dressings. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Mohs' fresh tissue chemosurgery technique | Chemosurgery in which superficial cancers are excised after fixation in vivo. (05 Mar 2000) |
| compression of tissue | The property of tissue that permits it to be moved from an initial or relaxed position or form. Synonym: compression of tissue. (05 Mar 2000) |
| platelet tissue factor | <haematology> Traditional name for substance in plasma that converts prothrombin to thrombin. Now known not to be a single substance. (See thrombin). (18 Nov 1997) |
| multilocular adipose tissue | A thermogenic type of adipose tissue containing a dark pigment, and arising during embryonic life in certain specific areas in many mammals, including man. It is prominent in the newborn of all species in which it occurs and remains a distinct and conspicuous tissue in the adults of certain species, especially those that hibernate. It is also called brown adipose tissue. (12 Dec 1998) |
| muscular tissue | A tissue characterised by the ability to contract upon stimulation; its three varieties are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth. See: muscle. Synonym: flesh. (05 Mar 2000) |
| corrosion of tissue | This is the destruction of tissue by a substance (such as a strong acid or base) on direct contact. (09 Oct 1997) |