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parafollicular cell

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par·a·fol·lic·u·lar cell (pr-f-lky-lr)
n.
Any of the cells rich in mitochondria occurring in the thyroid epithelium, especially around the follicle.
parafollicular
close to a follicle.
parafollicular cell
a c cell of the thyroid gland.
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The parafollicular cells secret calcitonin and, hence, are called C cells.
Thyroid function test: a clinical lab perspective by Ogedegbe, Henry / Medical Laboratory Observer
Cells from the neural crest descend to the ultimobranchial body and finally migrate to amalgamate with the thyroid tissue and form the parafollicular cells (C cells).
A case of papillary carcinoma arising in ectopic thyroid tissue ... by Ghareeb, Essan / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Key Words: medullary carcinoma, multiple endocrine neoplasia, RET proto-oncogene, pediatric neoplasm, point mutation, thyroid neoplasms ********** Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid (MCT) is an uncommon malignant neoplasm arising from the parafollicular cells that produce calcitonin and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA).
Pediatric medullary carcinoma of the thyroid with point mutation of ... by Baliga, Mithra / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
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