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myoepithelial cell

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Contractile cells resembling smooth muscle cells that are present in glands, notably the mammary gland, and aid in secretion. This cell has long weaving dendritic processes containing myofilament. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0721662544 ]

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myoepithelial cell

Synonyms
  • basket epithelial cell
  • myoepitheliocyte
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