endostyle

Term: Endostyle

Origin: Anc Greek

ενδο/ενδο(=inside, within)

στύλος/stylos(=pillar)

στύω/styo(=take up)

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Definition

An endostyle is a pair of longitudinal ciliated groove on the pharynx of lower vertebrate which produces mucus to gather and transport food particles. In vertebrates the endostyle is modified into thyroid glad.