Cytoarchitecture (Noun)
Meaning
The cellular composition of a bodily structure.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The neuroscientist studied the cytoarchitecture of the brain to understand the organization and connectivity of different neuronal populations.
- The unique cytoarchitecture of the hippocampus allows it to play a crucial role in memory formation and spatial navigation.
- Research on the cytoarchitecture of the retina has led to a deeper understanding of how visual information is processed in the eye.
- The cytoarchitecture of the pancreas is characterized by clusters of islet cells that produce hormones such as insulin and glucagon.
- Comparative analysis of the cytoarchitecture of different species has provided valuable insights into the evolution of sensory organs.