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MEDULLA OSSIUM [2 records]

Record 1 2018-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
medulla ossium
Latin
A13.1.01.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The soft, fatty material contained in the cavities of bones, consisting chiefly of adipose and haematopoietic tissue.

OBS

bone marrow: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A13.1.01.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
medulla ossium
Latin
A13.1.01.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Substance molle qui se trouve dans les cavités des os et qui est principalement composée de tissu adipeux et hématopoïétique.

OBS

moelle osseuse : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A13.1.01.001 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
medulla ossium
Latin
A13.1.01.001
classification system code, see observation
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Record 2 - external organization data 2003-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vertebrae and Bone Marrow
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

The soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of most large bones [producing] white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vertèbres et moelle
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Substance molle et grasse de l'intérieur des os, formée de cellules conjonctives.

CONT

[La moelle osseuse] se situe dans les os spongieux du squelette humain [...] Elle est composée d'un mélange du tissu assurant la fabrication des globules qui circuleront ensuite dans le sang (appelé tissu hématopoïétique) et du tissu adipeux (graisse).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vértebras y médula
  • Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
DEF

Sustancia blanda y esponjosa situada en el centro de los huesos, cuya función es la producción de células sanguíneas, en particular de glóbulos rojos y plaquetas.

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