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Referring to the endothelium. An epithelial layer, composed of cells, that coats the interior of specific body cavities, such as blood vessels.  

The inner structure of bones and cartilage in an animal. The internal bony framework of the body. Opposite of exoskeleton.  

A method used to examine the pancreatic duct and bile duct for possible obstructions. Use of a fiberoptic scope to examine the pancreatic, bile, and hepatic ducts followed by injection of a contrast medium for radiography of the biliary and pancreatic ducts. Diagnostic procedure to detect disease of the pancreas, gallbladder, or bile ducts. Performed…

A nerve ending with encapsulated nerve filaments. A specialized structure at the end of a peripheral nerve, acting as a receptor for a particular sensation. Taste buds, in the tongue, are end organs sub-serving the sense of taste. A structure at the end of a peripheral nerve that acts as receptor for a sensation. For…

A parasite which lives inside its host, e.g. in the intestines.  

Fibrous tissue between the individual fibers in a nerve. The layer of fibrous tissue that separates individual fibers within a nerve. endoparasite n. a parasite that lives inside its host, for example in the liver, lungs, gut, or other tissues of the body. A delicate connective tissue sheath that surrounds nerve fibers within a fasciculus.…

Connective tissue around and between muscle fibres. The sheath of connective tissue that surrounds each muscle fiber. A thin sheath of connective tissue, consisting principally of reticular fibers, that invests each striated muscle fiber and binds the fibers together within a fasciculus.  

Inflammation of the muscle and inner membrane of the heart. Acute or chronic inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium) and the inner lining (endocardium) of the heart, due to disease or infection. An acute or chronic inflammatory disorder of the muscle and lining membrane of the heart. When the membrane surrounding the heart (pericardium) is…

A gynaecological surgical procedure using a laser to treat fibroids or other causes of thickening of the lining of the uterus.  

A substance present in cells, which kills bacteria. A bacteriocidal substance within a leukocyte that destroys bacteria.