terminal epithelial cell of testis [FBbt_00057014]

Epithelial cell of the terminal epithelium of the testis. These cells engulf the head cyst cell of a spermatid cyst during coiling, so anchoring the head of the coiling spermatid. These cells also phagocytose the waste bags and cyst cells left over at the end of spermatogenesis.

terminal epithelial cell of testis

ID: FBbt_00057014

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## Classification

Relationships

develops from: terminal epithelial precursor cell
is part of: terminal epithelium of testis

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