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stroma [′strō·mə]
(anatomy) The supporting tissues of an organ, including connective and nervous tissues and blood vessels. Stroma (1) The supporting framework of an animal organ. The stroma consists of unstructured connective tissue containing specific elements of an organ, cells capable of reproduction, and fibrous structures that provide support. Blood vessels and lymphatics pass through it. Stromal elements perform a protective role by participating in phagocytosis. Red and white blood cells develop from the stromal cells of hematopoietic organs. (2) The protein base of erythrocytes. (3) In many ascomycetes and Fungi Imperfecti, the compact mass of hyphae upon which spore-bearing bodies (conidio-phores) are arranged. (4) In algae and higher plants, the colorless protein base of plastids in which a strictly ordered system of membranes serving as pigment carriers is embedded. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Inspired by some of the characters in her teen novels - Jed in Finding Violet Park, Stroma in broken Soup and Bohemia in The Ant Colony - Jenny wanted to write for a stories for smaller children but with characters with the same qualities: a quirky take on things; a pure and optimistic spirit and a great sense of humour. After a week or two, the stroma starts raining down spores to the forest floor below, each having the potential to infect another unfortunate passer-by. Byline: Damon Smith HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (12A) Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Bonnie Wright, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Jim Broadbent, Maggie Smith, Evanna Lynch, Jessie Cave, Freddie Stroma, Georgina Leonidas, Robbie Coltrane, Helena Bonham Carter, David Thewlis, Timothy Spall. |
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