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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
Karyokinesis
Nuclear division
Keratin
Protein found in epidermis, hair and nails
Keratinocyte
Cell found in the epidermis of the skin which produces keratin
Keratohyaline granules
Granules seen in the stratum granulosum
Killer T cell
Type of T lymphoctye; cytotoxic T cell
Kinocilium
Long cilia
Kohn's pores
Channels between adjacent alveoli
Kupffer cell
Hepatic macrophage
Lacteals
Lymphatic capillaries that are found in the villi of the small intestine
Lactotrops
Acidophilic cells in the adenohypophysis which secrete prolactin
Lacunae
Small space or cavity
Lamella
Layer
Lamina propria
Connective tissue layer underneath epithelium
Lamina vitrea
The inner layer of the choroid; also called Bruch's membrane
Langerhans cells
Star shaped macrophages found in the epidermis; antigen presenting cells
Leukocytes
White blood cells. Specifically: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils
Leydig cells
Cells which produce and secrete testosterone found in the interstitium of the testis
Lieberkühn crypts
Glands found in the epithelium of the small intestine
Lipocyte
Cell which stores fat (often used specifically for fat storing cell in liver)
Lipofuscin
Amber or brown pigment sometimes found in older cells
Liquor folliculi
The fluid in the antrum of an ovarian follicle
Littoral cells
Lining cells seen in the spleen, lymphatic sinuses and bone marrow
Loop of Henle
Hair pin shaped region of the nephron
Luschka's ducts
Accessory cystic duct
Lymphatic follicles
Concentrated spherical aggregates of lymphatic tissue which is found in the gastrointestinal, respiratory and genitourinary systems
Lymphatic nodule
Concentrated aggregate of lymphatic tissue; found in GI, respiratory and genitourinary systems
Lymphoblast
Immature lymphocyte
Lymphocyte
Agranular leukocyte
Lysosome
Membrane bound organelle; suicide sac
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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