Myoepithelial Cell

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Myoepithelial Cell Definition

A contractile cell found between the secretory cells and basement membrane of exocrine glands. Each myoepithelial cell has long cytoplasmic processes that wrap around a secretory unit. The contraction of the myoepithelial processes forces the secretory product from the secretory unit into its duct.

Myoepithelial Cell Synonyms

Myoepithelial Cell, Basket Cell

Terms in Myoepithelial Cell category

Salivary Gland Myoepithelial Cell