Pituicyte

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A pituicyte is a glial cell of the posterior pituitary.[1][2]

They generally stain dark purple, and are among the easiest structures to identify in the region.[3][4]

However, their function is not well defined.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Dorlands/Elsevier p_21/12643003
  2. ^ Dictionary at eMedicine Pituicyte
  3. ^ Histology at OU 38_08
  4. ^ Histology at BU 14003loa
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