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parenchyma

parenchyma

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Cells in an organ that do its main work, not the supporting parts
  • noun
  • /pəˈrɛŋkɪmə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : parénquima
  • The prognosis depends on whether the tumor is confined to the intraglandular node or has spread to the parenchyma.
  • parenchyma of the liver
  • lung parenchyma
  • renal parenchyma

Examples

  • B-cell stain shows the parotid parenchyma infiltrated by lymphocytes.

    Academic text (2004)
  • High-resolution CT of the chest enables detailed assessment of lung parenchyma and has revolutionized the investigation of suspected idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

    Academic text (2016)
  • There was no invasion of cells beyond the capsule into the breast parenchyma.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Usually, this repair involves two distinct processes: regeneration and the replacement of injured tissue by parenchyma cells.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The cyst is in the spinal cord parenchyma or within the subarachnoid space, and imaging helps very little in this case.

    Academic text (2016)
  • The normal brain parenchyma structures, such as the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem, are taken into consideration for slice match.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Fat embolism consists of the circulation of fat globules in the lung parenchyma and peripheral circulation after major trauma.

    Academic text (2016)
  • The mature flukes live in the bile ducts, and immature ones live in the parenchyma of the liver, very rarely in other organs.

    Academic text (2014)
  • The doctor explained that the parenchyma is crucial for organ function and is different from connective tissue.

  • Imaging revealed that the tumor had invaded the parenchyma, indicating a more serious condition.

Surface Forms

parenchyma singular
parenchymas plural

Etymology

Parenchyma comes from Greek parts para- 'beside' and enchyma 'poured in', a picture of soft material 'poured into' the inside of something. So parenchyma means the working tissue that fills an organ and does its main jobs, not the supporting parts.