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satellite cell

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satellite cell  
n.  
  1. Any of the cells that envelop the bodies of nerve cells within the peripheral nervous system.

  2. A stem cell that is found in skeletal muscle fibers and promotes their growth, repair, and regeneration.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: satellite cell
Function: noun
: a cell surrounding a ganglion cell
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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satellite cell n.
Any of the cells that encapsulate the bodies of nerve cells in many ganglia.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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