👉 Gliosa, in medicine, refers to a soft tissue that is composed of fibroblasts and epithelial cells. It is primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal) where it forms the lining of the stomach and small intestine. The term "gliosa" comes from Greek and means "soft," as the tissue is not hard like bone or muscle, but rather soft and elastic. Gliosis can also refer to a type of cancerous growth in the gastrointestinal tract.
