sidekudoksellisia
Sidekudoksellisia is a Finnish term used in histology to describe cells or tissue elements that belong to or are derived from connective tissue (sidekudos). Connective tissue forms the structural and metabolic framework of organs and includes both loose (löyhä) and dense (tiivis) tissues, as well as specialized forms such as cartilage, bone, adipose tissue, and blood. The term is commonly applied when distinguishing connective tissue components from epithelial, muscular, or nervous tissue.
Etymology and usage: sidekudos means connective tissue in Finnish, and the suffix -ellisia denotes a descriptive
Characteristics: connective tissue is defined by its extracellular matrix, rich in collagen and other fibers, and
Role in health and disease: sidekudoksellisia elements participate in wound healing, scar formation, and fibrosis when
See also: connective tissue, histology, fibroblast, extracellular matrix.