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Bladder Transitional Cell

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Bladder Transitional Cell Definition

An epithelial cell, found in the bladder, originally thought to represent a transitional form between stratified squamous and columnar epithelial cells. In the contracted condition the epithelium consists of many cell layers, whereas in the stretched condition usually only two layers of cells can be distinguished.

Bladder Transitional Cell Synonyms

Bladder Urothelial Cell, Bladder Transitional Cell

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