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Preferred Label : C-Cell;

NCIt synonyms : Parafollicular Cell;

NCIt related terms : C cell;

NCIt definition : A neuroendocrine cell found in the thyroid gland interspersed among the follicular cells or in clusters between the follicles. It produces and secretes calcitonin in response to its calcium receptor.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of cell in the thyroid. C cells make calcitonin, a hormone that helps control the calcium level in the blood.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044578;

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