- parafollicular
- para·follicular
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parafollicular
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parafollicular — Associated spatially with a follicle. * * * para·fol·lic·u·lar fə lik yə lər adj located in the vicinity of or surrounding a follicle <parafollicular cells of the thyroid> … Medical dictionary
parafollicular — “+ adjective Etymology: para (I) + follicular : located in the vicinity of or surrounding a follicle parafollicular cells of the canine thyroid … Useful english dictionary
Parafollicular cell — Parafollicular cells (also called C cells) are cells in the thyroid which produce and secrete calcitonin. They are located adjacent to the thyroid follicles and reside in the connective tissue. These cells are large and have a pale stain compared … Wikipedia
parafollicular cells — ovoid cells with an irregular nucleus and many brown or black cytoplasmic granules, located in the follicular epithelium and interfollicular spaces along with the principal cells of the thyroid follicles, in the follicular epithelium and… … Medical dictionary
light cells — parafollicular c s … Medical dictionary
ultimobranchial cells — parafollicular c s … Medical dictionary
C cells — parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland, which are derived from neural crest tissue. They produce calcitonin. medullary carcinoma of the thyroid has its origin in the C cells. * * * 1. parafollicular c s. 2. a type of cells that lack granules,… … Medical dictionary
C cells — parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland, which are derived from neural crest tissue. They produce calcitonin. Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid has its origin in the C cells … The new mediacal dictionary
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
Medullary thyroid cancer — Classification and external resources Micrograph of medullary thyroid carcinoma. H E stain. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
