Look up: pituicyte


  1. Pituicyte
    A pituicyte is a glial cell of the posterior pituitary. They generally stain dark purple with an H&E stain, and are among the easiest structures to identify in the region (pars nervosa of the posterior pituitary). They are similar to the astrocytes/glial cells of the CNS. ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pituicyte

  2. pituicyte
    Dominant intrinsic cells of the neural lobe of the hypophysis. Have long branching processes and resemble neuroglia: secrete antidiuretic hormone. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?pituicyte

  3. pituicyte
    (pĭ-too´ĭ-sīt) any of the distinctive spindle-shaped cells that make up most of the neurohypophysis.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  4. pituicyte
    Type: Term Pronunciation: pi-tū′i-sīt Definitions: 1. The primary cell of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, a fusiform cell closely related to neuroglia.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=69131

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