mucoid tissue

mucous connective tissue

Loose connective tissue, the intercellular matrix of which consists predominantly of mucoid ground substance. Examples: Mucoid tissue of umbilical cord, mucoid tissue of vitreous body, mucoid tissue of nucleus pulposus.

Type Nerve
Latin Name mucous connective tissue
FMA ID 20111

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mucoid tissue?
Loose connective tissue, the intercellular matrix of which consists predominantly of mucoid ground substance. Examples: Mucoid tissue of umbilical cord, mucoid tissue of vitreous body, mucoid tissue of nucleus pulposus.
What is the Latin name for the mucoid tissue?
The Latin name for the mucoid tissue is mucous connective tissue.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.