Histology

Histology

Microscopic study of tissue structure.

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interstitial infiltrate

Medical; Histology

An infiltrate of cells, regardless of type, in the interstitium. Usually the cells are mononuclear; however, interstitial infiltrates of neutrophils and eosinophils are also recognized.

interstitium

Medical; Histology

Includes alveolar walls, interlobular septa, and connective tissue around bronchovascular structures.

lambertosis

Medical; Histology

Bronchiolar epithelial metaplasia occurring in peribronchiolar regions of scarred bronchioles, presumably extending through Lambert's canals.

The pulmonary lobule (sometimes called the secondary lobule) refers to an anatomic unit of lung parenchyma, 0.50 to 2.00 cm in diameter, bounded by interlobular septa. Lobules can be appreciated on ...

lymphatic distribution

Medical; Histology

A low-power distribution appreciated in a number of diffuse lung diseases in which the pathologic changes are seen along the lymphatic routes: in the pleura, in the interlobular septa, and along ...

lymphoid hyperplasia

Medical; Histology

Lymphoid follicles containing germinal centers, usually found in a lymphatic distribution.

miliary distribution

Medical; Histology

Lesions (usually small nodules) appear randomly scattered throughout the lung. Sometimes they may appear perivenular in distribution. Miliary nodules are characteristic of hematogenous granulomatous ...