One of the cells located around the bodies of the cerebrospinal and sympathetic ganglionic neurons. ... Synonym: capsule cell. ... Origin: amphi-+ G. Kytos, cell ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: am′fi-sīt Definitions: 1. One of the cells located around the bodies of the cerebrospinal and sympathetic ganglionic neurons. Synonyms: capsule cell
amphicyte A neuroglial cell that encapsulates the dorsal root ganglion cells.