Dentate

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Dentate refers to a structure or organ that has a tooth-like or serrated appearance. It is a term commonly used in various fields of medicine, including anatomy, histology, and pathology.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

In anatomy, the term dentate is used to describe structures that have a tooth-like or serrated appearance. For example, the dentate gyrus is a part of the hippocampus in the brain that has a serrated appearance.

Histology[edit | edit source]

In histology, the term dentate is used to describe the appearance of certain types of cells or tissues under the microscope. For example, dentate cells are a type of neuron that are found in the cerebellum of the brain.

Pathology[edit | edit source]

In pathology, the term dentate is used to describe the appearance of certain types of lesions or abnormalities. For example, a dentate lesion is a type of lesion that has a serrated or tooth-like appearance.

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