Myoepithelial
Pronunciation: /ˈɛmˈjoʊˈɛpɪθɛɫjəɫ/
Myoepithelial (adj)
- A type of cell layer in some glands that helps squeeze fluid out by contracting.
- Relating to cells between gland tissue and the inner lining that can contract to support secretion.
Myoepithelial (adjective)
Examples
- The myoepithelial gland cell layer helps shape the tissue around the ducts.
- Myoepithelial gland cell layers support the structure of small glands.