Exopinacocyte

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A type of cell that forms the external epithelium lining the canals of poriferans

    "The surface part of an exopinacocyte is polygonal in shape and covered with a mucous layer of self-secreted glycocalyx."

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"The surface part of an exopinacocyte is polygonal in shape and covered with a mucous layer of self-secreted glycocalyx."

Etymology

From exo- + pinacocyte.

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