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parafollicular cell

Term ID
CL:0000570
Synonyms
  • C cell
  • C cell of thyroid gland
  • clear cell of thyroid gland
  • parafollicular cell of thyroid gland
  • thyroid parafollicular cell
Definition
A neuroepithelial cells that occurs singly or in small groups, close to the outer follicular borders but within the follicular basement membrane of the thyroid. Expresses a form of the neural cell adhesion molecule (N-CAM) on their surface. Secretes calcitonin, 5-hydroxytryptamine and dopamine. 0517223651
References
  • FMA:68653
  • SCTID:176770005
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develops from
is part of
is a type of
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has_plasma_membrane_part