parenchymal
/pəˈrɛŋkɪməl/
adjective
- Relating to the functional tissue of an organ (as opposed to its supporting structure).
- The doctor examined the parenchymal tissue of the patient's liver.
- The scan showed healthy parenchymal cells in the kidney.
- Parenchymal damage can affect how well an organ functions.
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