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submucosa

submucosa

9.9
A layer of tissue under the inner lining that contains blood vessels
  • noun
  • /ˌsʌbˈmjuːkoʊsə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : submucosa
  • Histopathologic examination of the tissues revealed extension of hyphae into the submucosa and the presence of submucosal necrosis, findings that are consistent with aspergillosis (Figure 4).
  • intestinal submucosa
  • small intestinal submucosa
  • mucosa and submucosa

Examples

  • Porcine small intestinal submucosa, with the look and feel of parchment paper, is applied to the wound, covered with a hydrogel and protective dressing.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Microsporidia were identified within the mucosa and submucosa of both specimens.

    Academic text (1998)
  • In the submucosa, next molting occurs, i.e., L4 on about day 4 or 5 PI.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The radiofrequency catheter is inserted into the submucosa of the hypertrophied inferior turbinate under local anesthesia.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Kokini's studies of small intestinal submucosa have shown that this material can be used as a scaffold for the histogenesis of tendon tissue and hernia repair tissue.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The surgeon carefully examined the submucosa to ensure it was healthy before proceeding with the operation.

  • The submucosa supports the mucous membrane and plays a crucial role in nutrient absorption.

  • Inflammation was observed in the submucosa, indicating a potential underlying disease.

How Deep

endomysium
  • Specialized
9.9
submucosa
  • Specialized
9.9
mucosa
  • Specialized
5 7.9

Surface Forms

submucosa singular
submucosas plural

Morphology

submucosa = mucosa (semi-transparent) = sub + mucosa

The structure 'sub-' + 'mucosa' literally means 'under the mucosa', but the term is technical medical vocabulary and may not be immediately transparent to non-specialists.

Etymology

Submucosa is made of sub- 'under' and mucosa 'mucous membrane', the same root as mucus. So submucosa means the layer under the mucous lining that helps support and nourish that membrane.