- matrix cells
- flat cells found in the lobules of sebaceous glands.
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matrix cells
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Matrix (hair) — The hair matrix produces the actual hair shaft as well as the inner and outer root sheaths.[1] References ^ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005) Andrews Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (10th ed.). Saunders. Page 8. ISBN … Wikipedia
matrix — [mā′triks΄] n. pl. matrices [mā′trə sēz΄, ma′trəsēz΄′] or matrixes [LL, womb, public register, origin < L, breeding animal < mater (gen. matris), MOTHER1] 1. Archaic the womb; uterus 2. that within which, or within and from which, something … English World dictionary
matrix — ma trix (m[=a] tr[i^]ks), n.; pl. {Matrices} (m[a^]t r[i^]*s[=e]z). [L., fr. mater mother. See {Mother}, and cf. {Matrice}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Anat.) The womb. [1913 Webster] All that openeth the matrix is mine. Ex. xxxiv. 19. [1913 Webster] 2.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Matrix (biology) — In biology, matrix (plural: matrices) is the material (or tissue) between animal or plant cells, in which more specialized structures are embedded, and a specific part of the mitochondrion that is the site of oxidation of organic molecules. The… … Wikipedia
Matrix (Doctor Who) — This article is about the Gallifreyan computer system in the television programme, Doctor Who. For the Past Doctor Adventures novel, see Matrix (Doctor Who novel). The Matrix, in the long running British science fiction television series Doctor… … Wikipedia
Matrix metallopeptidase 12 — macrophage elastase Identifiers EC number 3.4.24.65 CAS number 146888 86 0 … Wikipedia
Matrix biology — For the journal, see Matrix Biology (journal). Matrix biology is the study of the structure and function of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and its interactions with proximal cells. Matrix biologists usually do both basic research into structure… … Wikipedia
matrix — 1. [NA] The formative portion of a tooth or a nail. 2. The intercellular substance of a tissue. 3. A surrounding substance within which something is contained or embedded, e.g., the fatty tissue in which blood vessel s or … Medical dictionary
matrix */ — UK [ˈmeɪtrɪks] / US noun [countable] Word forms matrix : singular matrix plural matrices UK [ˈmeɪtrɪsiːz] / US [ˈmeɪtrəˌsɪz] or matrixes 1) an arrangement of connected things Birmingham has been described as a matrix of small workshops. a) maths… … English dictionary
matrix — ma|trix [ meıtrıks ] (plural ma|tri|ces [ meıtrə,siz ] or ma|trix|es) noun count * 1. ) an arrangement of connected things: NETWORK: Birmingham has been described as a matrix of small workshops. a ) TECHNICAL an arrangement of numbers or symbols… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
