Oxyphil cell (parathyroid)
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In the parathyroid gland, the parathyroid oxyphil cell is larger and paler than the parathyroid chief cell.[1]
These cells can be found in clusters in the center of the section and at the periphery.[2][3][4][5] Oxyphil cells appear at the onset of puberty, but have no known function.
References
External links
- Oxyphil+Cells at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)