Cytoarchitectonics (Noun)
Meaning
The cellular composition of a bodily structure.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The cytoarchitectonics of the cerebral cortex are characterized by a specific arrangement of neurons and glial cells that distinguish it from other brain regions.
- Researchers used histological techniques to study the cytoarchitectonics of the retina and identify distinct layers of photoreceptors and ganglion cells.
- Understanding the cytoarchitectonics of the lymph node is crucial for understanding the immune response and how cancer cells can evade immune detection.
- The cytoarchitectonics of the heart muscle, or myocardium, consist of striated muscle fibers arranged in a specific pattern to facilitate efficient contraction.
- Abnormalities in the cytoarchitectonics of the kidney can lead to a range of diseases, including polycystic kidney disease and renal cancer.