Etymology

pyrenocyte

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Today it means: A transient cell derived from an erythroblast by removal of the nucleus. Full definition →

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"We propose that these cells be termed “pyrenocytes,” derived from the Greek words “pyren” (πυρην, the pit of a stone fruit) and “cyte” (κυτος, cell)." https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2234067/

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