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Deiters, Otto F.C.

(dīt'ĕrz )

[Otto F.C. Deiters, Ger. anatomist, 1834–1863]

Nineteenth century German anatomist/histologist.

D. cell A supporting cell for the sensory-motor outer hair cells of the organ of Corti in the cochlea.

D. nucleus Lateral vestibular nucleus.