Sentences with phrase «fibrous tissue surrounds»

Whether the inflammation is successful in removing the damaged tissue depends on the size of the lump, number and activity of the cells and how quickly fibrous tissue surrounds and replaces the dead tissue.

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Many studies have shown that stiffness of the extracellular matrix, the fibrous network of collagen that surrounds cells, promotes cellular mobility; cells can get a better grip on stiffer surfaces and thus invade neighboring tissue.

This is basically connective tissue surrounding the muscles, nerves, bones, and blood vessels that is extremely fibrous and dense.

Normally fatty tumors sit in a little pocket or fibrous case separated from surrounding tissues, but very rarely fatty tumors penetrate into the surrounding tissues, especially into muscle.

Lipomas are deposits of fatty tissue under the skin that are separated from surrounding body fat by a fibrous covering.