stromal
Connective tissue-related
Stromal refers to the stroma—the supportive tissue framework of an organ, as opposed to its functional cells.
In medicine and biology, stromal cells provide structural support, while stromal tissue forms the connective matrix where specialized cells operate: The tumor had invaded the stromal layer.
The term appears almost exclusively in technical contexts.
Outside the cell membrane
- collagenStructural body protein
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
architecture · interstitial · meshwork · framework · remodeling · deposition · degradation · cross-linking
Collagen-producing connective tissue cells
- adipocytesLipid-storing cells
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- progenitorsOriginal ancestors of a lineage
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
proliferation · migration · signaling · cytokines · activation · quiescent
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- pathologyStudy of disease processes
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
compartment · parenchyma · connective · vascular · endothelial · inflammation · fibrosis · edema
Cells lining blood vessels
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
- lamellaeThin parallel plates
- topographyPhysical feature mapping
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
transplant · refraction · Bowman · opacity · haze · scarring · dystrophy
Epithelial malignant tumor
- sarcomaConnective tissue cancer
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- metastasisCancer spreading beyond origin
- oncologyCancer medicine specialty
angiogenesis · invasion · reactive · progression · malignancy · neoplastic · infiltration · immunosuppression
extracellular
Outside the cell membrane
- collagenStructural body protein
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
scaffold · architecture · interstitial · meshwork · framework · remodeling · deposition · degradation · cross-linking · density
fibroblasts
Collagen-producing connective tissue cells
- adipocytesLipid-storing cells
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- progenitorsOriginal ancestors of a lineage
differentiation · proliferation · migration · signaling · cytokines · activation · quiescent
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- pathologyStudy of disease processes
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
morphology · compartment · parenchyma · connective · vascular · endothelial · inflammation · fibrosis · edema · specimen
endothelium
Cells lining blood vessels
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
- lamellaeThin parallel plates
- topographyPhysical feature mapping
astigmatism · transplant · refraction · Bowman · opacity · haze · scarring · dystrophy
carcinoma
Epithelial malignant tumor
- sarcomaConnective tissue cancer
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- metastasisCancer spreading beyond origin
oncology · angiogenesis · invasion · reactive · progression · malignancy · neoplastic · infiltration · immunosuppression · heterogeneity
stromalepithelial
Surface-lining tissue type
glandular · functional · secretory · neuronal