Histology
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'''Tissue''' is a cellular organizational level intermediate between [[cell (biology)|cells]] and a complete [[organism]]. A tissue is an ensemble of similar cells from the same [[Origin (anatomy)|origin]] that together carry out a specific function. [[Organs]] are then formed by the functional grouping together of multiple tissues. | '''Tissue''' is a cellular organizational level intermediate between [[cell (biology)|cells]] and a complete [[organism]]. A tissue is an ensemble of similar cells from the same [[Origin (anatomy)|origin]] that together carry out a specific function. [[Organs]] are then formed by the functional grouping together of multiple tissues. |
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The study of tissue is known as histology.
Tissue is a cellular organizational level intermediate between cells and a complete organism. A tissue is an ensemble of similar cells from the same origin that together carry out a specific function. Organs are then formed by the functional grouping together of multiple tissues.
The study of tissue is known as histology or, in connection with disease, histopathology. The classical tools for studying tissues are the paraffin block in which tissue is embedded and then sectioned, the histological stain, and the optical microscope. In the last couple of decades, developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and the use of frozen tissue sections have enhanced the detail that can be observed in tissues. With these tools, the classical appearances of tissues can be examined in health and disease, enabling considerable refinement of clinical diagnosis and prognosis.
See also
- Plant stem cell
- Cellular differentiation
- Laser capture microdissection
- Tissue microarray
- Tissue stress