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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Wharton's jelly
Mucous connective tissue found in the umbilical cord
White blood cells
Leukocytes
White fibers
Type of muscle fibers which make up fast-twitch motor units
White matter
Region of the central nervous system with abundant myelination and no cell bodies
White pulp
Lymphatic tissue of the spleen
Whole mount
Slide preparation technique using the whole specimen
Woven bone
Immature bone; non-lamelllar bone
Yellow marrow
Bone marrow consisting primarily of adipose cells
Z disc/Z line
Dark line in the center of the I band; Z line to Z line defines a sarcomere
Zona fasciculata
The middle layer of the adrenal cortex; produces glucocorticoids
Zona glomerulosa
The outer layer of the adrenal cortex where mineralocorticoids are produced
Zona pellucida
Glycoprotein coat around the oocyte
Zona reticularis
Innermost layer of the adrenal cortex; produces sex steroids
Zonula adherens
Type of junction between epithelial cells; intermediate junction
Zonula occludens
Type of junction between epithelial cells; tight junction
Zonular fibers
Suspensory ligament of the lens
Zygote
Diploid cell; fertilized ovum
Zymogenic cells
Chief cells; cells which secrete enzymes
Histology hint from Sarah Bellham: If you are studying histology or involved in health care, you need a medical dictionary. You may as well get one as early in your career as possible to maximize the benefit. I recommend: Stedman's Medical Dictionary or Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 30th Edition .
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