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In [[anatomy]] and [[histology]], the term '''wandering cell''' (or '''ameboid cell''')<ref>{{eMedicineDictionary|ameboid+cell}}</ref> is used to describe cells that are found in [[connective tissue]], but aren't fixed in place. <ref name="urlConnective Tissue">{{cite web |url=http://www.courseweb.uottawa.ca/medicine-histology/English/SS_BasicTissues/Connective_Tissue.htm |title=Connective Tissue |format= |work= |accessdate=2008-11-27}}</ref> |
In [[anatomy]] and [[histology]], the term '''wandering cell''' (or '''ameboid cell''')<ref>{{eMedicineDictionary|ameboid+cell}}</ref> is used to describe cells that are found in [[connective tissue]], but aren't fixed in place. <ref name="urlConnective Tissue">{{cite web |url=http://www.courseweb.uottawa.ca/medicine-histology/English/SS_BasicTissues/Connective_Tissue.htm |title=Connective Tissue |format= |work= |accessdate=2008-11-27}}</ref> |
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Examples of wandering cells include [[mast cells]] and [[macrophages]]. |
Examples of wandering cells include [[mast cells]] and [[macrophages]].<ref name="urlBlue Histology - Connective Tissues">{{cite web |url=http://www.lab.anhb.uwa.edu.au/mb140/CorePages/Connective/Connect.htm#Cells |title=Blue Histology - Connective Tissues |format= |work= |accessdate=2008-12-05}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 18:26, 5 December 2008
In anatomy and histology, the term wandering cell (or ameboid cell)[1] is used to describe cells that are found in connective tissue, but aren't fixed in place. [2]
Examples of wandering cells include mast cells and macrophages.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Template:EMedicineDictionary
- ^ "Connective Tissue". Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Blue Histology - Connective Tissues". Retrieved 2008-12-05.
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