parenchymal cell


pa·ren·chy·ma

(pă-reng'ki-mă), [TA] 1. The distinguishing or specific cells of a gland or organ, contained in and supported by the connective tissue framework, or stroma. 2. The endoplasm of a protozoan cell. 3. In the lung, consists of the gas-exchanging portion, excluding the radiographically visible blood vessels and bronchi. [G. anything poured in beside, fr. parencheō, to pour in beside]