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cancellous /can·cel·lous/ (kan-sel´us) of a reticular, spongy, or lattice-like structure.
cancellous [kan′siləs] Etymology: L, cancellus, lattice (of tissue) latticelike, porous, spongy. Cancellous tissue is normally present in the interior of many bones, where the spaces are usually filled with marrow. cancellous [kan´sĕ-lus] of a reticular, spongy, or lattice-like structure; said mainly of bone tissue.
cancellous (kan´sel adj possessing a permeable, porous structure. Frequently used in conjunction with
bone to refer to the spongy, typically artery- and vein-rich section at the ends of long bones. cancellous of a reticular, spongy or lattice-like structure; said mainly of bone tissue. Patient discussion about cancellous. Q. how to cancel? A. send irus a message and ask him he is the co founder of this site Read more or ask a question about cancellousHow 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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