tanycyte en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek τανύω (tanúō, “stretch”) + -cyte. By surface analysis, tany- + cyte.
Meanings
- A type of ependymal cell, located in the floor of the third ventricle, that has processes extending deep into the hypothalamus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tanycytes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |