Stroma
Stroma is the supportive tissue or framework found in various biological structures, serving as the connective foundation for more specialized cells. The term appears across multiple disciplines, each with distinct applications.
Meanings
- Stroma (botany) — the fluid-filled space inside chloroplasts where photosynthesis occurs
- Stroma (anatomy) — the connective tissue framework supporting organs and tissues
- Stroma (ophthalmology) — the transparent middle layer of the cornea
- Stroma (hematology) — the supporting tissue of bone marrow that produces blood cells
Related
Photosynthesis, Cell biology, Tissue engineering, Connective tissue, Chloroplast