chief cell of parathyroid gland
An epithelial cell of the parathyroid gland that is arranged in wide, irregular interconnecting columns; responsible for the synthesis and secretion of parathyroid hormone. [ FMA:69078 http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0517223651&isbn=1/ GOC:tfm ]
Synonyms: parathyroid chief cell, parathyroid hormone secreting cell, parathyroid gland chief cell, principal cell of parathyroid gland
Term info
- FMA:69078
- CALOHA:TS-2140
- BTO:0004712
Chief cell of parathyroid gland