zonula (Meaning)
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zonula (n)
small beltlike zone
Synonyms & Antonyms of zonula
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zonula Sentence Examples
- The zonula occludens, or tight junction, tightly seals adjacent cells, preventing leakage.
- The zonula adherens, or adherens junction, mechanically links cells together, providing structural support.
- The zonula fascians, or junctional complex, connects cells to the underlying extracellular matrix.
- The zonula fibrosa, or zonule of Zinn, suspends the lens of the eye within the ciliary body.
- The zonula regens, or regenerating zone, contains stem cells that replenish the retina.
- The zonula pellucida, or zona pellucida, surrounds the egg and protects it from fertilization by multiple sperm.
- The zonula glomerulosa, or glomerulosa zone, is the outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, producing mineralcorticoids.
- The zonula fasciculata, or fasciculata zone, is the middle layer of the adrenal cortex, producing glucocorticoids.
- The zonula reticularis, or reticularis zone, is the innermost layer of the adrenal cortex, producing sex hormones.
- The zonula incerta, or uncertain zone, is a region of the thalamus with poorly understood functions.
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small beltlike zone
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The zonula occludens, or tight junction, tightly seals adjacent cells, preventing leakage.
The zonula adherens, or adherens junction, mechanically links cells together, providing structural support.
The zonula fascians, or junctional complex, connects cells to the underlying extracellular matrix.
The zonula fibrosa, or zonule of Zinn, suspends the lens of the eye within the ciliary body.
