| Name: | granulosa cell |
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| Synonyms: | granulosa cells |
| Definition: | A supporting cell for the developing female gamete in the ovary of mammals. They develop from the coelomic epithelial cells of the gonadal ridge. Granulosa cells form a single layer around the mammalian oocyte in the primordial ovarian follicle and advance to form a multilayered cumulus oophorus surrounding the ovum in the Graafian follicle. The major functions of granulosa cells include the production of steroids and LH receptors. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009227] |
| Name: | hypertrophic |
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| Synonyms: | hypertrophy |
| Definition: | An increased size quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearer's exhibiting enlargement of a cell or constituent group of cells (for example, organ). |
| Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000584] |