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Pituicyte

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Pituicyte

Definition:
Glial cell found within the posterior pituitary gland. It resembles astrocytes and functions to provide support to unmyelinated axons whose terminals release oxytocin and vasopressin.




Posted: Sunday, February 7, 2016
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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