Hassall's corpuscle

capsule of Hassal's corpuscle

The small spherical bodies of epithelial cells found in the medulla of the thymus, that are arranged in a concentric pattern around clusters of degenerating lymphocytes, eosinophils and macrophages.

Type Organ
Body System Endocrine
Parent Structure cell cluster
Latin Name capsule of Hassal's corpuscle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hassall's corpuscle?
The small spherical bodies of epithelial cells found in the medulla of the thymus, that are arranged in a concentric pattern around clusters of degenerating lymphocytes, eosinophils and macrophages.
What body system is the Hassall's corpuscle part of?
The Hassall's corpuscle is part of the Endocrine.
What is the Latin name for the Hassall's corpuscle?
The Latin name for the Hassall's corpuscle is capsule of Hassal's corpuscle.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.