littoral cell

noun

lit·​to·​ral cell ˈlit-ə-rəl- How to pronounce littoral cell (audio) -ˌral- How to pronounce littoral cell (audio)
: a large phagocytic endothelial cell lining the sinuses of the lymph nodes and red pulp of the spleen

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“Littoral cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/littoral%20cell. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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