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What is the name of the cell type that replaces the damaged cells of acute pancreatitis?
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Fibrocytes: Acute pancreatitis heals by scarring of the destroyed tissue and scarring is carried out by fibroblasts and fibrocytes.
Answered 8/14/2012
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