Castration cell explained

A castration cell is a basophilic cell with a large vacuole found in the anterior pituitary after castration, effective (drug) castration, or long-term use of alcohol.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Severinghaus . Aura Edward . 23 April 1932 . The effect of castration in the guinea pig upon the sex-maturing potency of the anterior pituitary . . 101 . 2 . 309–315. 10.1152/ajplegacy.1932.101.2.309 .
2. Reese . John D. . McQueen-Williams . Morvyth . 28 March 1932 . Prevention of "Castration Cells" in the anterior pituitary of the male rat by administration of the male sex hormone . American Journal of Physiology. 101 . 2 . 239–245 . 10.1152/ajplegacy.1932.101.2.239 .