Terms Addition

I am reading through the Anatomy Textbook from Openstax.

I am adding the Chapter 4 Terms to the configuration file of the typing app I created, I provide for others that might want to do the same (configuration file is economicTerms.txt)

adipocytes - lipid storage cells
adipose tissue - specialized areolar tissue rich in stored fat
anchoring junction - mechanically attaches adjacent cells to each other or to the basement membrane
apical - that part of a cell or tissue which, in general, faces an open space
apocrine secretion - release of a substance along with the apical portion of the cell
apoptosis - programmed cell death
areolar tissue - (also, loose connective tissue) a type of connective tissue proper that shows little specialization with cells dispersed in the matrix
astrocyte - star-shaped cell in the central nervous system that regulates ions and uptake and/or breakdown of some neurotransmitters and contributes to the formation of the blood-brain barrier
atrophy - loss of mass and function
basal lamina - thin extracellular layer that lies underneath epithelial cells and separates them from other tissues
basement membrane - in epithelial tissue, a thin layer of fibrous material that anchors the epithelial tissue to the underlying connective tissue; made up of the basal lamina and reticular lamina
cardiac muscle - heart muscle, under involuntary control, composed of striated cells that attach to form fibers, each cell contains a single nucleus, contracts autonomously
cell junction - point of cell-to-cell contact that connects one cell to another in a tissue
chondrocytes - cells of the cartilage
clotting - also called coagulation; complex process by which blood components form a plug to stop bleeding
collagen fiber - flexible fibrous proteins that give connective tissue tensile strength
connective tissue - type of tissue that serves to hold in place, connect, and integrate the body's organs and systems
connective tissue membrane - connective tissue that encapsulates organs and lines movable joints
connective tissue proper - connective tissue containing a viscous matrix, fibers, and cells
dense connective tissue - connective tissue proper that contains many fibers that provide both elasticity and protection
ectoderm - outermost embryonic germ layer from which the epidermis and the nervous tissue derive
elastic cartilage - type of cartilage, with elastin as the major protein, characterized by rigid support as well as elasticity
elastic fiber - fibrous protein within connective tissue that contains a high percentage of the protein elastin that allows the fibers to stretch and return to original size
endocrine gland - group of cells that release chemical signals into the intercellular fluid to be picked up and transported to their target organs by blood
endoderm - innermost embryonic germ layer from which most of the digestive system and lower respiratory system derive
endothelium - tissue that lines vessels of the lymphatic and cardiovascular system, made up of a simple squamous epithelium
epithelial membrane - epithelium attached to a layer of connective tissue
epithelial tissue - type of tissue that serves primarily as a covering or lining of body parts, protecting the body; it also functions in absorption, transport, and secretion
exocrine gland - group of epithelial cells that secrete substances through ducts that open to the skin or to internal body surfaces that lead to the exterior of the body
fibroblast - most abundant cell type in connective tissue, secretes protein fibers and matrix into extracellular space
fibrocartilage - tough form of cartilage, made of thick bundles of collagen fibers embedded in chondroitin sulfate ground substance
fibrocyte - less active form of fibroblast
fluid connective tissue - specialized cells that circulate in a watery fluid containing salts, nutrients, and dissolved proteins
gap junction - allows cytoplasmic communications to occur between cells
goblet cell - unicellular gland found in columnar epithelium that secretes mucous
ground substance - fluid or semi-fluid portion of the matrix
histamine - chemical compound released by mast cells in response to injury that causes vasodilation and endothelium permeability
histology - microscopic study of tissue architecture, organization, and function
holocrine secretion - release of a substance caused by the rupture of a gland cell, which becomes part of the secretion
hyaline cartilage - most common type of cartilage, smooth and made of short collagen fibers embedded in a chondroitin sulfate ground substance
inflammation - response of tissue to injury
lacunae - (singular = lacuna) small spaces in bone or cartilage tissue that cells occupy
lamina propria - areolar connective tissue underlying a mucous membrane
loose connective tissue - (also, areolar tissue) type of connective tissue proper that shows little specialization with cells dispersed in the matrix
matrix - extracellular material which is produced by the cells embedded in it, containing ground substance and fibers
merocrine secretion - release of a substance from a gland via exocytosis
mesenchymal cell - adult stem cell from which most connective tissue cells are derived
mesenchyme - embryonic tissue from which connective tissue cells derive
mesoderm - middle embryonic germ layer from which connective tissue, muscle tissue, and some epithelial tissue derive
mesothelium - simple squamous epithelial tissue which covers the major body cavities and is the epithelial portion of serous membranes
mucous connective tissue - specialized loose connective tissue present in the umbilical cord
mucous gland - group of cells that secrete mucous, a thick, slippery substance that keeps tissues moist and acts as a lubricant
mucous membrane - tissue membrane that is covered by protective mucous and lines tissue exposed to the outside environment
muscle tissue - type of tissue that is capable of contracting and generating tension in response to stimulation; produces movement.
myelin - layer of lipid inside some neuroglial cells that wraps around the axons of some neurons
myocyte - muscle cells
necrosis - accidental death of cells and tissue
nervous tissue - type of tissue that is capable of sending and receiving impulses through electrochemical signals
neuroglia - supportive neural cells
neuron - excitable neural cell that transfer nerve impulses
oligodendrocyte - neuroglial cell that produces myelin in the brain
parenchyma - functional cells of a gland or organ, in contrast with the supportive or connective tissue of a gland or organ
primary union - condition of a wound where the wound edges are close enough to be brought together and fastened if necessary, allowing quicker and more thorough healing
pseudostratified columnar epithelium - tissue that consists of a single layer of irregularly shaped and sized cells that give the appearance of multiple layers; found in ducts of certain glands and the upper respiratory tract
reticular fiber - fine fibrous protein, made of collagen subunits, which cross-link to form supporting "nets" within connective tissue
reticular lamina - matrix containing collagen and elastin secreted by connective tissue; a component of the basement membrane
reticular tissue - type of loose connective tissue that provides a supportive framework to soft organs, such as lymphatic tissue, spleen, and the liver
Schwann cell - neuroglial cell that produces myelin in the peripheral nervous system
secondary union - wound healing facilitated by wound contraction
serous gland - group of cells within the serous membrane that secrete a lubricating substance onto the surface
serous membrane - type of tissue membrane that lines body cavities and lubricates them with serous fluid
simple columnar epithelium - tissue that consists of a single layer of columnlike cells; promotes secretion and absorption in tissues and organs
simple cuboidal epithelium - tissue that consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells; promotes secretion and absorption in ducts and tubules
simple squamous epithelium - tissue that consists of a single layer of flat scale-like cells; promotes diffusion and filtration across surface
skeletal muscle - usually attached to bone, under voluntary control, each cell is a fiber that is multinucleated and striated
smooth muscle - under involuntary control, moves internal organs, cells contain a single nucleus, are spindle-shaped, and do not appear striated; each cell is a fiber
stratified columnar epithelium - tissue that consists of two or more layers of column-like cells, contains glands and is found in some ducts
stratified cuboidal epithelium - tissue that consists of two or more layers of cube-shaped cells, found in some ducts
stratified squamous epithelium - tissue that consists of multiple layers of cells with the most apical being flat scale-like cells; protects surfaces from abrasion
striation - alignment of parallel actin and myosin filaments which form a banded pattern
supportive connective tissue - type of connective tissue that provides strength to the body and protects soft tissue
synovial membrane - connective tissue membrane that lines the cavities of freely movable joints, producing synovial fluid for lubrication
tight junction - forms an impermeable barrier between cells
tissue - group of cells that are similar in form and perform related functions
tissue membrane - thin layer or sheet of cells that covers the outside of the body, organs, and internal cavities
totipotent - embryonic cells that have the ability to differentiate into any type of cell and organ in the body
transitional epithelium - form of stratified epithelium found in the urinary tract, characterized by an apical layer of cells that change shape in response to presence of urine
vasodilation - widening of blood vessels
wound contraction - process whereby the borders of a wound are physically drawn together