In anatomy and histology, the term wandering cell (or ameboid cell)[1] is used to describe cells that are found in connective tissue, but aren't fixed in place. [2]
Examples of wandering cells include mast cells and macrophages.[3]
See also
References
- ^ ameboid+cell at eMedicine Dictionary
- ^ "Connective Tissue". http://www.courseweb.uottawa.ca/medicine-histology/English/SS_BasicTissues/Connective_Tissue.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Blue Histology - Connective Tissues". http://www.lab.anhb.uwa.edu.au/mb140/CorePages/Connective/Connect.htm#Cells. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
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