Significance of Morphological change
Morphological change encompasses a broad range of alterations in the structure and form of cells, tissues, and plants in response to various stimuli. These changes can arise from environmental stressors, infections, injuries, or treatments, and are evident in diverse contexts including histopathological examinations, plant responses to flooding, and the effects of cryopreservation on spermatozoa. Understanding these changes is crucial for identifying diseases, assessing treatment impacts, and studying plant growth and productivity.
Synonyms: Structural alteration, Physical alteration, Transformation, Modification, Evolution, Adaptation, Variation
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The concept of Morphological change in scientific sources
Morphological change involves structural alterations in plants during regeneration and adaptation to environmental stressors, including variations in root and leaf forms, especially under conditions like aluminum exposure or flooding.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The physical alterations that cells undergo during apoptosis, including chromatin condensation and formation of apoptotic bodies.[1] (2) Alterations in the structure and form of tissues and organs, assessed during histopathological examinations.[2] (3) Alterations in the structure of the placenta that can be indicative of disease or dysfunction.[3] (4) Changes in the form and structure of cells or tissues due to various factors including disease or treatments.[4] (5) Alterations in the form and structure of plants in response to flooding, affecting growth and productivity.[5]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Alterations in the shape and structure of cells, particularly in response to environmental stress such as hypoxia.[6] (2) Alterations in the shape and structure of cells, commonly observed during apoptosis and indicative of the effects of treatments like MTJ.[7] (3) Physical alterations in the structure of U-87 MG cells as a result of treatment with Heterotrigona itama sp. honey.[8] (4) Structural alterations observed in cells or tissues, often as a response to environmental stressors like noise exposure.[9] (5) Variations in structure and form of tissues, such as those found in the foetal cerebral cortex due to maternal calabash chalk consumption.[10]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) Physical changes observed through radiological examinations indicating improvement in the condition of the lumbar spine after treatment.[11]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Structural changes in tissue that were observed and analyzed during the histopathological examinations of kidney samples.[12]
From: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
(1) Alterations in the structure and shape of teeth that can occur with frequent polishing.[13]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Alterations in the structure and form of sulphur as a result of the 'shodhana' process, which include changes in brittleness, porosity, and overall texture.[14]