Deiters, Otto F.K.


Deiters,

Otto F.K., German anatomist, 1834-1863. Deiters cells - the supporting cells of the organ of Corti; one of the large neuroglia cells of nervous tissue. Synonym(s): astrocyte; phalangeal cellDeiters nucleus - lateral vestibular nucleus.Deiters terminal frames - platelike structures in the organ of Corti uniting the outer phalangeal cells with Hensen cells.