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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
Eccrine sweat gland
Sweat glands distributed over almost all the body
Elastic cartilage
A type of cartilage in which there are elastic fibers in the matrix
Elastic fiber
A type of fiber found in cartilage and connective tissue which gives the tissue elasticity
Elastin
Protein found in elastic fibers
Endocardium
Lining of the heart
Endocrine gland
Ductless gland; secretes hormones
Endocytosis
The process by which large particles are brought into cells
Endometrial glands
Glands found in the epithelial lining of the uterus
Endometrium
Lining of the uterus
Endomysium
Connective tissue covering a muscle fiber
Endoneurium
Connective tissue which surrounds individual nerve fibers and associated Schwann cells
Endoplasmic reticulum
Organelle within cells; two varieties: smooth and rough
Endosteum
Lining of bone
Endothelium
Simple squamous epithelium lining the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels
Enterochromaffin cells
APUD cells with granules which are seen with chromium and sliver salts
Eosin
Eosin is an acid stain which binds to and stains basic structures (or negatively charged structures)
Eosinophil
Granuloycte; granules of this type of white blood cell take up the dye eosin
Ependymal cells
Cells which line the central cavity of the spinal cord and brain ventricles
Epicardium
Outer covering of the heart
Epidermis
The outer layer of the skin composed of stratified squamous epithelium
Epineurium
Connective tissue sheeth which surrounds a nerve
Epithelioreticular cells
Star shaped cells in the thymus which form a framework for lymphoctes
Epithelium
Basic tissue type which covers and lines body cavities and surfaces
Erythrocyte
Red blood cell
Erythropoiesis
Development of erythrocytes
Erythropoietin
Hormone made by the kidney which stimulates red blood cell production
Exocrine gland
Glands that secrete onto body surfaces or into body cavities
Exocytosis
Process by which particles are moved from the cell to the exterior
Extracellular matrix
The material in the space which is outside of cells
Fasicle
Bundle
Fenestrae
Pore or small opening
Fenestrated capillaries
Capillaries with pores
Fibroblast
Cell which secetes the fibers and ground substance of connective tissue
Fibrocartilage
A type of cartilage that has thick collagen fibers in the matrix
Fibrous astrocyte
Type of astrocyte more common in white matter
Fimbriae
Finger like extensions on the fallopian tube
Flagellum
Whiplike extension seen on some cells and bacteria for propulsion
Follicle
1. Structure within the ovary
2. Structure within thyroid gland
3. Portion of hair embedded in the skin
Formed elements
Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
Foot process
Pedicel; portion of a podocyte
Foreign body giant cell
Formed by the fusion of macrophages
Fundic glands
Type of gastric gland
Fusiform cell
Spindle shaped cell
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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