parafollicular
adjective
para·fol·lic·u·lar
-fə-ˈlik-yə-lər 
: located in the vicinity of or surrounding a follicle
parafollicular cells of the thyroid
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“Parafollicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/parafollicular. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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