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glomerular visceral epithelial cell

Term ID
CL:0000653
Synonyms
  • epithelial cell of visceral layer of glomerular capsule
  • glomerular podocyte
  • podocyte
Definition
A glomerular visceral epithelial cell is a specialized kidney epithelial cell that contains "feet" that interdigitate with the "feet" of other glomerular epithelial cells.
References
  • BTO:0002295
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