[Remarks on the international histological nomenclature]

An analysis of the international Histological Nomenclature (Nomina Histologica 1970 and 1975 revision) shows that its latin terms are of an heterogeneous origin and of non-uniform value. Some understanding of the difficulties met with its practical use, is to be obtained in this way. The suggestion is offered that, while retaining the latin nomenclature as the international standard, the establishment of two english and french official versions would be very useful and a valuable means of spreading the knowledge of the international nomenclature. The rejection of eponyms is presently less rigid than before, which is in accordance with settled habits and may contribute to improve the precision, and sometimes the conciseness, of certain latin terms of the Nomina HIstologica. The opportunity for the inclusion of a number of terms of interest for veterinary histologists, another feature of the 1975 revision, seems to be questionable.