Interlobular
Interlobular
Interlobular (pronounced: in-ter-LOB-yuh-lar) is a term used in anatomy and histology to describe the space or connective tissue between lobules, which are small, defined portions of an organ.
Etymology
The term "interlobular" is derived from the Latin words "inter", meaning between, and "lobulus", meaning a small lobe.
Definition
In the context of anatomy and histology, "interlobular" refers to the space or connective tissue that exists between lobules. Lobules are small, defined portions of an organ. For example, the liver is made up of many small lobules, and the spaces between these lobules are referred to as interlobular spaces.
Related Terms
- Lobule: A small, defined portion of an organ.
- Connective tissue: A type of tissue that supports, binds, or separates more specialized tissues and organs of the body.
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interlobular
- Wikipedia's article - Interlobular
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