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tela /te·la/ (te´lah) pl. te´lae [L.] any weblike tissue.
tela elas´tica elastic tissue. tela subcuta´nea subcutaneous tissue.
tela [te´lah] (L.) a thin weblike structure or tissue; used in naming various anatomic structures. tela conjuncti´va connective tissue. tela elas´tica elastic tissue. tela subcuta´nea the subcutaneous connective tissue or superficial fascia.
tela pl. telae [L.] a thin weblike tissue or structure. tela choroidea a thin, web-like layer of connective tissue; a component of the choroid plexus. tela conjunctivae connective tissue. tela elastica elastic tissue. subcutaneous tela the deepest layer of the skin, between the dermis and the fascia of the muscles. Called also hypodermis. submucosal tela the connective tissue that supports a mucous membrane and that lines the deep surface of the tunica muscularis of viscera. The tissue serves as a framework that adapts to the changes in shape and size of the organ. subserosal tela the connective tissue beneath the serous layer of a viscus. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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