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Matrix (medicine)

Matrix (pronounced: /ˈmeɪtrɪks/), in the field of medicine, refers to the intercellular substance of a tissue or the tissue from which a structure develops. The term is derived from the Latin word 'matrix', meaning 'womb' or 'mother'.

Etymology

The term 'matrix' has its roots in Latin, where it means 'womb' or 'mother'. It was first used in English in the 1550s to refer to the womb. By the 17th century, it was being used in a more general sense to refer to a place or medium where something is developed or formed.

Related Terms

  • Extracellular matrix: This is a three-dimensional network of extracellular macromolecules such as collagen, enzymes, and glycoproteins that provide structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.
  • Intracellular matrix: This refers to the material or substances located inside a cell. It includes the cytosol and organelles, excluding the nucleus.
  • Bone matrix: This is the material (both organic and inorganic) that forms the bulk of bone tissue. It provides the rigidity that makes bones hard and strong.
  • Cartilage matrix: This is the material that makes up cartilage, a flexible connective tissue found in many areas of the body.
  • Dentin matrix: This is the material that makes up dentin, the hard tissue that forms the bulk of a tooth.
  • Fibromatrix: This is a term used to describe the fibrous extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

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