Term: Endostyle
Origin: Anc Greek
ενδο/ενδο(=inside, within)
στύλος/stylos(=pillar)
στύω/styo(=take up)
Coined
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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.
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