Term Name: | pillar cell |
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Synonyms: | cochlear pillar cell, pillar cell of cochlea, pillar cell of corti, rod cell of Corti |
Definition: | A rod-like cell in the inner ear, having their heads joined and their bases on the basilar membrane widely separated so as to form a spiral tunnel known as the tunnel of Corti. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:1000191] |