Term: corpuscles of Stannius cytoplasm
Name: corpuscles of Stannius
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Definition: Islands of eosinic cells found on the lateroventral surface of the kidney. Function is thought to be that of the parathyroid gland in other vertebrates, which are lacking in fishes. These cells secrete hypocalcin (teleocalcin) to regulate calcium metabolism.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001200]
Name: cytoplasm
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Definition: The contents of a cell excluding the plasma membrane and nucleus, but including other subcellular structures.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005737]    QuickGO    AmiGO