C-Cell

Definition 1

A neuroendocrine cell found in the thyroid gland interspersed among the follicular cells or in clusters between the follicles. It produces and secretes calcitonin in response to its calcium receptor. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

A type of cell in the thyroid. C cells make calcitonin, a hormone that helps control the calcium level in the blood. (NCI Dictionary)

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