Cell ID: CL0002258

Cell Name: thyroid follicular cell

CSI Thresholds:

Select	Context	Threshold
	Overall	10.6249
	Thyroid gland + Healthy	62.6868
	Thyroid gland	62.6483
	Healthy	9.6037
	Trachea	0.4839
	Trachea + Healthy	0.2624

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(Cell Significance Index is uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers.)

Description: A cell type that varies from squamous to columnar, depending on their activity with microvillus directed luminally. This cell produces and secretes thyroid hormones.

Synonyms: follicular cell of thyroid gland, principal cell of thyroid gland, thyroid gland follicular cell