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Herniation
Herniation Bulging of tissue through an opening in a membrane, muscle or bone.
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Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Membrane
A flexible layer surrounding a cell, organelle (such as the nucleus), or other bodily structure. The movement of molecules across a membrane is strictly regulated in both directions.
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
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Herne doctors
All doctors near Herne, Germany. Doctors who can assist a patient in Herne.
Hernia
The part of an internal organ that pushes through an opening in the organ's wall.
Herning Centralsygehus
The Herning Centralsygehus is a hospital in Herning, Denmark.
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Hemagglutinin
A substance, antibody or other, that causes hemagglutination.
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