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 — 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
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
light cells — parafollicular c s … Medical dictionary
ultimobranchial cells — parafollicular c s … Medical dictionary
interdigitating cells — antigen presenting cells found in the thymus dependent (parafollicular) areas of the deep cortex of lymph nodes and spleen, having numerous surface processes that interdigitate with adjacent lymphocytes; the surface of these cells contains an Ia… … Medical 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
Cell — The basic structural and functional unit in people and all living things. Each cell is a small container of chemicals and water wrapped in a membrane. Each cell in the human body there are 100 trillion cells in each of us contains the entire… … Medical dictionary
