BASEMENT MEMBRANES
\bˈe͡ɪsmənt mˈɛmbɹe͡ɪnz], \bˈeɪsmənt mˈɛmbɹeɪnz], \b_ˈeɪ_s_m_ə_n_t m_ˈɛ_m_b_ɹ_eɪ_n_z]\
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Ubiquitous supportive tissue adjacent to epithelium and around smooth and striated muscle cells. This tissue contains intrinsic macromolecular components such as collagen, laminin, and sulfated proteoglycans. As seen by light microscopy one of its subdivisions is the basal (basement) lamina.
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