weefselmonstertje
Weefselmonstertje is a colloquial Dutch term used primarily in science education and popular science to describe a small, aberrant tissue specimen that may appear in histology slides or in vitro cultures. It is not a scientifically defined organism or real species; rather, it functions as a pedagogical placeholder to discuss atypical tissue organization and common artifacts in preparation and analysis.
In typical depictions, a weefselmonstertje is imagined as a compact mass with irregular borders, varied cell
Usage and significance: The term highlights the importance of controlled experimental conditions, proper fixation, sectioning, and
Etymology: Formed from weefsel (tissue) and monstertje (little monster); commonly used in Dutch educational contexts.
See also: histology, tissue engineering, tumor biology, microscopy artifacts.