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thyroid follicular cell

Term ID
CL:0002258
Synonyms
  • follicular cell of thyroid gland
  • principal cell of thyroid gland
  • thyroid gland follicular cell
Definition
A cell type that varies from squamous to columnar, depending on their activity with microvillus directed luminally. This cell produces and secretes thyroid hormones. 0517223651
References
  • BTO:0003736
  • CALOHA:TS-1285
  • FMA:68782
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