Term Name:	parafollicular cell
Synonyms:	C cell, C cell of thyroid gland, clear cell of thyroid gland, parafollicular cell of thyroid gland, thyroid parafollicular cell
Definition:	A neuroepithelial cells that occurs singly or in small groups, close to the outer follicular borders but within the follicular basement membrane of the thyroid. Expresses a form of the neural cell adhesion molecule (N-CAM) on their surface. Secretes calcitonin, 5-hydroxytryptamine and dopamine.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0000570]