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Spindle cell is a histomorphologic descriptor used in pathology.
Definition
It refers to a cell that is tapered at both ends.[1]
Image:
Notes:
- A taper is a gradually decrease toward one end [of the cross-section or width].[2]
- Image: Taperred thread (qcfocus.com).
- Spindle cells can have "pointy" ends or "rounded" ends, i.e. be ellipitcal or vesica piscis.
See also
References
- ↑ URL: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=25657. Accessed on: 2 February 2011.
- ↑ URL: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/taper. Accessed on: 3 February 2011.