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xanthophore cell
- Term ID
- CL:0000430
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- xanthophore
- Definition
- A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains cartenoid pigments in structures called pterinosomes or xanthosomes. This gives an appearance ranging from a golden yellow to orange and red.
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