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supporting cell of carotid body

Term ID
CL:0002256
Synonyms
  • carotid body sustentacular cell
Definition
A supportive cell that has characteristics of glial cell. Processes of this cell envelope the junctions between glomus cells and nerve endings. (2)
References
  • FMA:84188
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