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Ependymal cell
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A cell that forms the lining of the fluid-filled spaces in the brain and spinal cord. It is a type of glial cell. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A cell that lines cavities in the central nervous system. It is considered to be a type of glial cell. (NCI Thesaurus)
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