tunica
tunica
Definition
tu·nica (to̵̅o̅′ni kə, tyo̵̅o̅′-)
noun pl. -·cae′--sē′
Anat., Zool. an enclosing or covering layer of tissue or membrane, as of the ovaries
Etymology: ModL: see tunic
tunica
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- intima: B. Venous valves are folds of tissue formed from the endothelial lining of the tunica intima.
- albuginea: The ovaries are small almond shaped structures, covered by a thick connective tissue capsule - the tunica albuginea.
- adventitia: How does the structure of the tunica adventitia differ from that of the muscular artery?
- layer: Notice how the tunica media layer is relatively smaller than that for the elastic artery.
- medium: There is a well defined circular layer of smooth muscle in the tunica media.
- vaginalis: The mesothelial tissue surrounding the male internal reproductive organs is called the tunica vaginalis testis.
Noun used with modifier
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