Stele
Stele (Medicine)
Stele (pronounced: /stiːl/), is a term used in anatomy and medicine to refer to the central part of the root or stem of a plant, or the central part of an organ or structure in an animal or human.
Etymology
The term 'stele' is derived from the Greek word 'στήλη', which means 'pillar' or 'standing thing'. It was first used in a biological context in the late 19th century.
Anatomy
In the context of human or animal anatomy, the term 'stele' is used to refer to the central part of an organ or structure. For example, the stele of the kidney would refer to the central part of the kidney, including the renal pelvis and the ureter.
Medicine
In medicine, the term 'stele' is used to refer to a central part of a structure that is distinct from its surroundings. For example, in the case of a tumor, the 'stele' would refer to the central part of the tumor that is distinct from the surrounding tissue.
Related Terms
- Stelar System: The arrangement of vascular tissues in the stele of a plant.
- Stele (botany): The central part of the root or stem of a plant.
- Stele (archaeology): An upright stone slab or column typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design, often serving as a gravestone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stele
- Wikipedia's article - Stele
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