Oxyphil Cell
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Oxyphil Cell Definition
A glandular cell with acidophilic cytoplasm that contains tightly packed mitochondria. Oxyphil cells are found in the thyroid gland (Hurthle cells) and parathyroid gland.
Oxyphil Cell Synonyms
Oxyphil Cell, Askenazy Cells, Oncocyte, Oncocytes, Oxyphil Cells, Oxyphilic Cell
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