parenchyma

Functional part of an organ in the body. This is in contrast to the stroma, which refers to the structural tissue of organs, being exactly, connective tissues.

Type	Organ
Parent Structure	organ part
FMA ID	45732

Sub-structures

liver parenchyma Organ lymph node paracortical cord Organ parenchyma of central nervous system Organ parenchyma of mammary gland Gland parenchyma of pancreas Gland parenchyma of parathyroid gland Gland parenchyma of spleen Organ parenchyma of thyroid gland Gland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the parenchyma?

Functional part of an organ in the body. This is in contrast to the stroma, which refers to the structural tissue of organs, being exactly, connective tissues.

Related Structures

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