Early vascular modifications induced by asbestos fibers in the hamster cheek pouch.
1977
A F Pelfrene
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D002196
Capillaries
The minute vessels that connect arterioles and venules.
Capillary Beds,Sinusoidal Beds,Sinusoids,Bed, Sinusoidal,Beds, Sinusoidal,Capillary,Capillary Bed,Sinusoid,Sinusoidal Bed
D002610
Cheek
The part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth.
Bucca,Buccas,Cheeks
D005260
Female
Females
D006224
Cricetinae
A subfamily in the family MURIDAE, comprising the hamsters. Four of the more common genera are Cricetus, CRICETULUS; MESOCRICETUS; and PHODOPUS.
Cricetus,Hamsters,Hamster
D000818
Animals
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001194
Asbestos
Asbestos. Fibrous incombustible mineral composed of magnesium and calcium silicates with or without other elements. It is relatively inert chemically and used in thermal insulation and fireproofing. Inhalation of dust causes asbestosis and later lung and gastrointestinal neoplasms.
D014680
Veins
The vessels carrying blood away from the CAPILLARY BEDS.