Sci-Tech Dictionary:
stellate reticulum |
(histology) The part of the epithelial dental organ of a developing tooth which lies between the inner and the outer dental epithelium; composed of stellate cells with long, anastomosing processes in a mucoid fluid in the interstitial spaces.
| Dental Dictionary: stellate reticulum |
One of the two layers between the outer and inner enamel epithelium of the enamel organ, which consists of star-shaped cells.
| Medical Dictionary: stellate reticulum |
A network of stellate epithelial cells in the center of the enamel organ between the outer and inner enamel epithelium.
| Wikipedia: stellate reticulum |
The stellate reticulum is a group of cells located in the center of the enamel organ of a developing tooth. These cells are star shaped and synthesize glycosaminoglycans. As glycosamingoglycans are produced, water is drawn in between the cells and stretch them apart. As they are moved further away from one another, the stellate reticulum maintain contact with one another through desmosomes, resulting in their unique appearance.
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