Parathyroid chief cell
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Parathyroid chief cells (also called parathyroid principal cells or simply parathyroid cells) are one of the two cell types of the parathyroid glands, along with oxyphil cells.[1] The chief cells are much more prevalent in the parathyroid gland than the oxyphil cells. It is perceived that oxyphil cells may be derived from chief cells at puberty,[2] as they are not present at birth like chief cells.[3]
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Location | Parathyroid gland |
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TH | H3.08.02.5.00002 |
FMA | 69078 |
Anatomical terms of microanatomy |
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Most individuals display four parathyroid glands adjacent to the thyroid gland anterior in the neck.