Definition
noun, plural: supporting cells
Any of the cells whose function is primarily to provide structural support in the epithelial membrane or tissue
Supplement
Examples of such cells are sertoli cells in the testicle and the specialized cells in olfactory epithelium and the labyrinth of the inner ear.
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