type A synovial cell
A synovial cell that is macrophage-like, characterized by surface ruffles or lamellipodia, plasma membrane invaginations and associated micropinocytotic vesicles, Golgi apparatus and little granular endoplasmic reticulum. [ http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0517223651&isbn=1/ GOC:tfm ]
Synonyms: type A synoviocyte
Term info
- FMA:66787
Type A cells are usually round and located in the upper part of the synovial intima.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1980-3228
2010-09-13T03:39:17Z
Term relations
- phagocyte
- synovial cell
- derives from some mononuclear cell
- part of some synovial membrane of synovial joint