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Stromal cell
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A type of cell that makes up certain types of connective tissue (supporting tissue that surrounds other tissues and organs). (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Connective tissue cells of an organ found in the loose connective tissue. These are most often associated with the uterine mucosa and the ovary as well as the hematopoietic system and elsewhere. (NCI Thesaurus)
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