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EPITHELIUM SIMPLE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ectoderm
1, record 1, English, ectoderm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- outer layer 1, record 1, English, outer%20layer
correct
- epidermis 1, record 1, English, epidermis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The outer layer, "epidermis" or "ectoderm" [of a sponge], is composed of a single layer of thin, flat cells. 1, record 1, English, - ectoderm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ectoblaste
1, record 1, French, ectoblaste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- feuillet externe 1, record 1, French, feuillet%20externe
correct, masculine noun
- couche dermale 1, record 1, French, couche%20dermale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le feuillet externe [d’un Spongiaire, ] ou "ectoblaste" est un simple épithélium de revêtement;(...) 1, record 1, French, - ectoblaste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-09-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Histology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mucocyte
1, record 2, English, mucocyte
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mucous cells (mucocytes) can occur singly or in clusters, and they have pale and sometimes foamy cytoplasm, a distinct cell boundary, and small, peripherally placed, compressed nuclei. Mucocytes often form the lining of cysts or duct-like structures. Occasionally mucocytes are so scanty that they can be identified with confidence only by using stains such as mucicarmine. 2, record 2, English, - mucocyte
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Histologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mucocyte
1, record 2, French, mucocyte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mucocite 2, record 2, French, mucocite
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épithélium gastrique est un épithélium simple formé de cellules prismatiques glandulaires(glandes en nappe) secrétant du mucus visible au niveau du pôle apical des cellules. Ces cellules sont appelées mucocytes [...] 3, record 2, French, - mucocyte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- simple squamous epithelium
1, record 3, English, simple%20squamous%20epithelium
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An epithelium consisting of a single layer of flattened cells lying on a basement membrane and characterized by a flattened nuclei. 2, record 3, English, - simple%20squamous%20epithelium
Record 3, Key term(s)
- squamous epithelium
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épithélium simple pavimenteux
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9pith%C3%A9lium%20simple%20pavimenteux
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les épithéliums de revêtement. Ce sont des tissus épithéliaux simples, constitués d’une seule couche de cellules :-épithélium simple pavimenteux, avec des cellules aplaties; ex : paroi des vaisseaux. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pith%C3%A9lium%20simple%20pavimenteux
Record 3, Key term(s)
- épithélium pavimenteux
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-05-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- simple epithelium
1, record 4, English, simple%20epithelium
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épithélium simple
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pith%C3%A9lium%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épithélium formé par une seule couche de cellules. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pith%C3%A9lium%20simple
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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