supporting cells

supporting cells
cells that serve to provide support and protection and perhaps contribute to the nutrition of principal or other cells of certain organs; included are cells in the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear, olfactory epithelium, taste buds, and seminiferous tubules (Sertoli cells). Called also sustentacular c's.

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