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AN65.1-2 | Epithelium histology — Glossary
Glossary — Epithelium histology
Key terms introduced in this module, in order of first appearance. Use this as a revision checklist.
| Term | Where Introduced |
|---|---|
| Biopsy interpretation | relevance |
| Metaplasia and cancer risk | relevance |
| Cervical Pap smear | relevance |
| NMC 2024 CBME (AN65.1–65.2) | relevance |
| Practical examinations | relevance |
| Epithelium | recall |
| Key features: | recall |
| Classification basis: | recall |
| Germ layer origins: | recall |
| Special adaptations of surface cells: | Part 1: Classification and Types of Epithelium (AN65.1) |
| Goblet cells | Part 1: Classification and Types of Epithelium (AN65.1) |
| Cilia | Part 1: Classification and Types of Epithelium (AN65.1) |
| Microvilli | Part 1: Classification and Types of Epithelium (AN65.1) |
| 1. Tight junction (Zonula occludens) — SEALING junction | Part 2: Ultrastructure of Epithelium (AN65.2) |
| 2. Adherens junction (Zonula adherens) — ADHESION junction | Part 2: Ultrastructure of Epithelium (AN65.2) |
| 3. Desmosome (Macula adherens) — SPOT WELD junction | Part 2: Ultrastructure of Epithelium (AN65.2) |
| 4. Gap junction (Nexus) — COMMUNICATION junction | Part 2: Ultrastructure of Epithelium (AN65.2) |
| Basement membrane — the foundation: | Part 2: Ultrastructure of Epithelium (AN65.2) |
| Two zones on EM: | Part 2: Ultrastructure of Epithelium (AN65.2) |
| Cilia ultrastructure (9+2 arrangement): | Part 2: Ultrastructure of Epithelium (AN65.2) |
| Metaplasia — Epithelial Adaptation to Chronic Irritation | clinical_pearl |
| Common examples in Indian patients: | clinical_pearl |
| Key principle: | clinical_pearl |
| Key Takeaways — Epithelium Histology (AN65.1–65.2) | summary |
| Classification: | summary |
| Identify on slide: | summary |
| Ultrastructure — junctional complex (apex → base): | summary |
| Clinical: | summary |
28 terms in this module