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areolar connective tissue
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Loose connective tissue located at the outer and inner layers of organs. Examples: submucosal connective tissue, tunica adventitia of artery, papillary dermis, superficial fascia of dorsum of hand. [ ]
Term info
Label
areolar connective tissue
Synonyms
- loose areolar connective tissue
axiom lost from external ontology
relationship loss: subclass connective tissue proper (AAO:0000099)[AAO]
external definition
Also known as loose connective tissue. A pliable, mesh-like tissue with a fluid matrix that functions to cushion and protect body organs.[AAO]
function notes
cushions body organs
has obo namespace
uberon
has related synonym
loose connective tissue, areolar tissue
id
UBERON:0006815