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stroma

/stroh-muh/US // ˈstroʊ mə //UK // (ˈstrəʊmə) //

基质,基质体,基质层,基层

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural stro·ma·ta [stroh-muh-tuh]. /ˈstroʊ mə tə/.

    • : Cell Biology. the supporting framework or matrix of a cell.
    • : Anatomy. the supporting framework, usually of connective tissue, of an organ, as distinguished from the parenchyma.
    • : Mycology. a compact, somatic mass of fungous tissue, in or on which the fructifications may be developed.
    • : Botany. the matrix of a chloroplast, containing various molecules and ions.

Examples

  • While the light reaction takes place in the thylakoid membranes, the ATP and NADPH it produces end up in the stroma.

  • The stroma ingrowths form the most important feature of the stage.

  • The greater part of the germinal epithelium forms anastomosing columns, separated by very thin tracts of stroma.

  • These features render the investigation of the exact relation of the stroma and epithelium a matter of some difficulty.

  • It was still sharply separated from the subjacent stroma, though a membrane could only be demonstrated in certain parts.

  • In the full-grown female the stroma of the ovarian region is denser and has a more fibrous aspect than in the younger animal.