Parenchyma

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Parenchyma is a term used in anatomy and pathology to refer to the functional parts of an organ in the body. This term is derived from the Greek word parenkhuma which means 'something poured in'. The term is used to describe the bulk of a substance.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

In anatomy, parenchyma refers to the functional parts of an organ, or the parts that are involved in the organ's primary function. For example, the parenchyma of the lungs is the substance of the lung outside of the circulatory system and the bronchi (i.e., the alveoli and respiratory bronchioles). Similarly, the parenchyma of the kidney includes the renal cortex and renal medulla.

Pathology[edit | edit source]

In pathology, parenchyma refers to the functional parts of an organ, or the parts that are involved in the organ's primary function. For example, the parenchyma of the liver is the hepatocytes, while the parenchyma of the brain is the neurons and glial cells.

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