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stellate venule (n)
a star-shaped group of venules in the renal cortex
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a star-shaped group of venules in the renal cortex
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The stellate venule, a peculiar vessel with a star-shaped lumen, is a unique feature of the hepatic sinusoid.
Stellate venules are lined by pericytes with extensive branching processes that form a cage-like structure.
The pericytes of stellate venules play a crucial role in regulating hepatic blood flow and sinusoidal tone.
Stellate venules are involved in the process of hepatic fibrosis and can become activated in response to liver injury.
