Anatomy

Labyrinth Supporting Cells

Cells forming a framework supporting the sensory AUDITORY HAIR CELLS in the organ of Corti. Lateral to the medial inner hair cells, there are inner pillar cells, outer pillar cells, Deiters cells, Hensens cells, Claudius cells, Boettchers cells, and others.

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Abstract

Cells forming a framework supporting the sensory AUDITORY HAIR CELLS in the organ of Corti. Lateral to the medial inner hair cells, there are inner pillar cells, outer pillar cells, Deiters cells, Hensens cells, Claudius cells, Boettchers cells, and others.

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Synonyms

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  • Supporting Cells, Labyrinth
  • Cell, Labyrinth Supporting
  • Cells, Labyrinth Supporting
  • Labyrinth Supporting Cell
  • Supporting Cell, Labyrinth

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

91(79); was see under ORGAN OF CORTI 1979-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Cochlea (1966)
  • Organ of Corti (1967-1978)

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  1. A09w.246w.300w.246w.577w.543
  2. A11w.436.495

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Labyrinth Supporting Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007760. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007760
  2. Labyrinth Supporting Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70233472