pseudostratified epithelium

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pseu·do·strat·i·fied ep·i·the·li·um

an epithelium that gives a superficial appearance of being stratified because the cell nuclei are at different levels, but in which all cells reach the basement membrane, hence it is classed as a simple epithelium.

pseu·do·strat·i·fied ep·i·the·li·um

(sū'do-strat'i-fīd ep'i-thē'lē-ŭm)

An epithelium that gives a superficial appearance of being stratified because the cell nuclei are at different levels, but in which all cells reach the basement membrane.

pseudostratified epithelium

Epithelium in which the bases of cells rest on the basement membrane but the distal ends of some do not reach the surface. Their nuclei lie at different levels, giving the appearance of stratification.

pseu·do·strat·i·fied ep·i·the·li·um

(sū'do-strat'i-fīd ep'i-thē'lē-ŭm)

An epithelium that gives a superficial appearance of being stratified because the cell nuclei are at different levels, but in which all cells reach the basement membrane.

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The glandular end pieces of the vesicular glands of Gaddi goats were lined by pseudostratified columnar epithelium.

Gerentological studies on the gross and histomorphology of the vesicular gland of Gaddi goat (Capra hircus)/ Estudios gerontologicos en anatomia e histomorfologia de la glandula vesicular de cabra Gaddi (Cabra hircus)

The epithelium of crop appears to be pseudostratified columnar epithelium that is composed of only one-cell type (i.

Aminopeptidase reactivity in the digestive tract of adult abalone Haliotis asinina linnaeus

Given their similar location and their large numbers of basally-directed secretion granules, the cells of the primordial spine's ectoderm-derived pseudostratified columnar epithelial layer may be identified as ameloblasts.

Caudal spine replacement and histogenesis in the round stingray, Urobatis halleri

Figure 4 shows that flagellated cells are losing their characteristic morphology and the pseudostratified columnar epithelium is in the course of disorganization at the surface of such metamorphosing larva.

Transdifferentiation of larval flagellated cells to choanocytes in the metamorphosis of the demosponge Haliclona permollis

Present study showed adult prostate consists of fibromuscular tissue which constitute one third of the whole mass and the glandular epithelium is simple or pseudostratified columnar.

Microscopically, polypoid structures consisted of swollen myxomatous stroma lined by pseudostratified columnar epithelium.

Short Communication

A histopathological examination of the parameatal cyst wall revealed an outer surface covered by ceratinized stratified squamous epithelium and an inner surface of the dermis lined by pseudostratified columnar and squamous epithelium No inflammatory and malignancy signs were present.

Multiple urethral anomalies: parameatal urethral cyst, penile curvature, incomplete hypospadiac anterior duplication of the urethra and distal hipospadias

Microscopically, both the surface and the clefts were covered with a ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium (figure 4).

Salivary gland choristoma of the middle ear

In one large series of 64 cysts, 41% of cysts showed pseudostratified columnar epithelium only, and in, respectively, 14% or 23% stratified squamous epithelium or cuboidal epithelium was also present.

The nasolabial cyst: a nonodontogenic oral cyst related to nasolacrimal duct epithelium

These ducts are mainly located in the extralobular connective tissue, composed of pseudostratified columnar epithelium.

Estudio histologico de las glandulas salivales de Zaedyus pichiy (Mammalia, Xenarthra, Dasypodidae)

Histopathologically lining of the cyst is pseudostratified columnar epithelium with numerous goblet cells.

Bilateral nasolabial cyst: A rare cause of nasal obstruction

5: The central lumen is lined by pseudostratified columnar cells with muscle bundles seen deep to this layer.

Indirect inguinal hernia with uterine tissue in a male: A case of persistent Mullerian duct syndrome and literature review