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parenchyma

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parenchyma /pa·ren·chy·ma/ (pah-reng´kĭ-mah) [Gr.] the essential or functional elements of an organ, as distinguished from its stroma or framework.paren´chymalparenchym´atous
renal parenchyma  the functional tissue of the kidney, consisting of the nephrons.
pa·ren·chy·ma (p-rngk-m)
n.
The distinguishing cells of a gland or organ, contained in and supported by the stroma.
pa·renchy·mal, paren·chyma·tous (prn-km-ts) adj.
parenchyma
[pəreng′kimə]
Etymology: Gk, para + enchyma, infusion
the functional tissue or cells of an organ or gland, as distinguished from supporting or connective tissue.
parenchyma
the essential or functional elements of an organ, as distinguished from its stroma or framework.


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