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Prostatic Stroma

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Prostatic Stroma Definition

The non-glandular tissue of the prostate gland, consisting of two major cell types, smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts. Stromal cells are key regulators of growth and differentiation in the prostate.

Prostatic Stroma Synonyms

Prostatic Stroma, Stroma of Human Prostate Gland, Stroma of the Prostate Gland

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