Phrases with «myoepithelial»

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Myoepithelial refers to a type of cell that is found in many tissues of the body. These cells have the ability to contract, similar to muscle cells, and are usually located near glandular or secretory cells. They help to regulate the flow of fluids and assist in the function of the glands they are associated with. Full definition

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Sentences with «myoepithelial»

Smooth muscle cells called myoepithelial cells surround the alveolar glands and milk ducts. (verywellfamily.com)
Barbareschi M, Pecciarini L, Cangi MG, Macri E, Rizzo A, Viale G, Doglioni C. p63, a p53 homologue, is a selective nuclear marker of myoepithelial cells of the human breast. (molvis.org)
The hollow «tube» that forms the milk duct is built from luminal cells; these are surrounded by a thin layer of cells called myoepithelial cells. (sciencedaily.com)
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