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Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, Vol s3-96, 489-493, Copyright © 1955 by Company of Biologists
1 Veterinary School, University of Glasgow
The round pigment cells in the uterus of the ewe have been found to contain, in addition to melanin granules, Abnützungspigmente (pigments of wear and tear). On account of their ability to absorb and store material from the neighbouring tissue, the cells are regarded as phagocytes.