Term Name:	type-7 epithelial cell of thymus
Synonyms:	spindle shaped medullary thymic epithelial cell, spindle shaped mTEC
Definition:	A small medullary thymic epithelial cell with a spindle shape, often arranged in groups and connected to each other by large desmosomes and interdigitations. The cytoplasm is sparse, with scanty organelles and thick bundles of cytokeratin.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0002300]