What is another word for zonula?

Pronunciation: [zˈɒnjʊlə] (IPA)

Zonula is a term used in anatomy to describe a ring of tissue that holds certain body parts together. There are several synonyms for this word, including zona, zonule, and ligament. The term zonula is often used to describe the zona pellucida, a layer surrounding the oocyte in the female reproductive system. The zonula adherens is another type of zonula, found in epithelial tissues, and is responsible for maintaining cell-cell adhesion. Zonula occludens, or tight junctions, are yet another type of zonula found in epithelial tissues, which control the movement of molecules across cell membranes. These different types of zonulas are essential for proper cellular function and body maintenance.

What are the hypernyms for Zonula?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    connective tissue, Cell Junction, Tight Junction, cell structure, Epithelial cell junction, Filamentous junction.

What are the hyponyms for Zonula?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for zonula (as nouns)

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