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stroma /stro·ma/ (stro´mah) pl. stro´mata [Gr.] the matrix or supporting tissue of an organ.stro´malstromat´ic
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 [strō′mə] pl. stromas, stromata Etymology: Gk, covering the supporting tissue or the matrix of an organ, as distinguished from its parenchyma. Some kinds of stromata are the vitreous stroma, which encloses the vitreous humor of the eye, and Rollet's stroma, which contains the hemoglobin of a red blood cell. stromatic, adj. 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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