cell of Hensen

noun

cell of Hen·​sen -ˈhen(t)-sən How to pronounce cell of Hensen (audio)
: one of the supporting columnar cells between the outer hair cells and the cells of Claudius in the organ of Corti

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“Cell of Hensen.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cell%20of%20Hensen. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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