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Stroma

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stroma /stro·ma/ (stro´mah) pl. stro´mata   [Gr.] the matrix or supporting tissue of an organ.stro´malstromat´ic
stro·ma (strm)
n. pl. stro·ma·ta (-m-t)
1. The connective tissue framework of an organ, a gland, or other structure, as distinguished from the tissues performing the special function of the organ or part.
2. The spongy and colorless framework of a cell.

stromal adj.
stro·matic (-mtk) adj.

Stroma
A term used to describe the supportive tissue surrounding a particular structure. An example is that tissue which surrounds and supports the actually functional lung tissue.
Mentioned in: Pneumonia

stroma
pl. stromata [Gr.] the tissue forming the ground substance, framework, or matrix of an organ, as opposed to the functioning part or parenchyma, e.g. stroma iridis, stroma vitreum.

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