Tanycytes are special ependymal cells found in the third ventricle of the brain, and on the floor of the fourth ventricle and have processes extending deep into the hypothalamus. It is possible that their function is to transfer chemical signals from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to the central nervous system (CNS). The term `Tanycyte” comes f.....
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A variety of ependymal cell found principally in the walls of the third ventricle of the brain; the tanycyte's may have branched or unbranched processes, some of which end on capillaries or neurons. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: tan′i-sīt Definitions: 1. A variety of ependymal cell found principally in the walls of the third ventricle of the brain; the tanycytes may have branched or unbranched processes, some of which end on capillaries or neurons.
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