crescents of Giannuzzi
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crescents of Giannuzzi
A crescent-shaped group of serous cells lying at the base of or along the side of a mucous alveolus of a salivary gland.
Synonym: Giannuzzi cells; Heidenhain demilunesSee also: Giannuzzi, Giuseppe
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