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folliculostellate cell of pars distalis of adenohypophysis

Term ID
CL:0002177
Synonyms
  • folliculostellate cell of pars anterior of adenohypophysis
Definition
A supporting cell of the anterior pituitary gland involved in trophic and catabolic processes; expresses a broad spectrum of cytokeratins indicative of their epithelial nature.
References
  • FMA:83102
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