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myoepithelial cells |
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myoepithelial cells [‚mī·ō‚ep·ə′thē·lē·əl ‚sel] (histology) Contractile epithelial cells resembling smooth muscle cells that are present in glands, notably the mammary gland, and aid in secretion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tumors of myoepithelial cell origin are made up entirely or predominantly of myoepithelial cells. During stimulation, the hormone oxytocin is released into the blood, stimulating the myoepithelial cells surrounding the milk-filled alveoli to contract, Bacon says. 1) Despite staining differences with demonstration of myoepithelial cells, (5) a surface origin is still favored. |
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