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单词 parafollicular
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Definition of parafollicular in English:

parafollicular

adjective ˌparəfɒˈlɪkjʊləˌparəfəˈlɪkjʊlə
Anatomy

  • Located beside or near follicles; specificallydesignating or relating to a type of cell located between the follicles of the mammalian thyroid gland, responsible for the secretion of the hormone calcitonin.

Origin

1930s. From para- + follicular.

Definition of parafollicular in US English:

parafollicular

adjective
Anatomy

  • Located beside or near follicles; specificallydesignating or relating to a type of cell located between the follicles of the mammalian thyroid gland, responsible for the secretion of the hormone calcitonin.

Origin

1930s. From para- + follicular.
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