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pedicel /ped·i·cel/ (ped´i-sel) a footlike part, especially any of the secondary processes of a podocyte.

ped·i·cel (p

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n.

1. A small stalk, part, or organ, especially one serving as a support.

2. The secondary process of a podocyte that helps form the visceral capsule of a renal corpuscle. Also called footplate, foot process.

pedi·cellar (-s

l

r) adj.

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