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Podocyte

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Podocyte Definition

A modified epithelial cell of the capsular epithelium of the renal glomerulus. It has a small perikaryon and a number of primary and secondary foot-like radiating processes (pedicels) that interdigitate with those of other podocytes and embrace the basal lamina of glomerular capillaries.

Podocyte Synonyms

Podocyte, Visceral Epithelial Cell

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