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In anatomy and histology, the term wandering cell (or ameboid cell)[1] is used to describe cells that are found in connective tissue, but aren't fixed in place. [2]

Examples of wandering cells include mast cells and macrophages.

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  1. ^ ameboid+cell at eMedicine Dictionary
  2. ^ "Connective Tissue". Retrieved on 2008-11-27.

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