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Pituicytes

Description

Pituicytes are specialized cells found in the posterior pituitary gland, a small structure located at the base of the brain. These cells play a crucial role in the release and regulation of certain hormones, particularly vasopressin (also known as antidiuretic hormone or ADH). Pituicytes have distinctive characteristics that differentiate them from other types of cells.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1

As a noun, pituicytes refer to the specialized cells in the posterior pituitary gland.

Example: The pituicytes in the posterior pituitary gland release vasopressin into the bloodstream.

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