Keys-Willmer cell — chloride secreting cell (a cell in the gills, especially along the bases of the secondary gill lamellae and the pseudobranchs when present, which excrete chloride, potassium and sodium ions in marine fishes. These cells maintain the osmotic… … Dictionary of ichthyology
cell — cell1 cell like, adj. /sel/, n. 1. a small room, as in a convent or prison. 2. any of various small compartments or bounded areas forming part of a whole. 3. a small group acting as a unit within a larger organization: a local cell of the… … Universalium
Parietal cell — Human parietal cells (pink staining) stomach … Wikipedia
Ito cell — Ito cells, also known as hepatic stellate cells, lipocytes, or fat storing cells, are pericytes found in the perisinusoidal space (a small area between the sinusoids and hepatocytes) of the liver. The stellate cell is the major cell type involved … Wikipedia
ionocyte — chloride secreting cell (a cell in the gills, especially along the bases of the secondary gill lamellae and the pseudobranchs when present, which excrete chloride, potassium and sodium ions in marine fishes. These cells maintain the osmotic… … Dictionary of ichthyology
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
Band 3 — Solute carrier family 4, anion exchanger, member 1 (erythrocyte membrane protein band 3, Diego blood group) Atomic microscope image of Band 3 … Wikipedia
cystic fibrosis — Pathol. a hereditary chronic disease of the exocrine glands, characterized by the production of viscid mucus that obstructs the pancreatic ducts and bronchi, leading to infection and fibrosis. [1950 55] * * * ▪ pathology also called… … Universalium
ASC — acetylsulfanilyl chloride; acute suppurative cholangitis; altered state of consciousness; ambulatory surgical center; American Society of Cytopathology; anterior subcapsular cataract; antibody secreting cell; antigen sensitive cell; ascorbate,… … Medical dictionary
ASC — • acetylsulfanilyl chloride; • acute suppurative cholangitis; • altered state of consciousness; • ambulatory surgical center; • American Society of Cytopathology; • anterior subcapsular cataract; • antibody secreting cell; • antigensensitive… … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations