Parafollicular cell

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Parafollicular cells (also called C cells) are cells in the thyroid which produce and secrete calcitonin.

Embryologically, they are derived from the ultimobranchial body, which itself is a derivative of the fourth pharyngeal pouch.

When parafollicular cells become cancerous, they lead to medullary carcinoma of the thyroid.

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