An epithelial cell that remains from the disintegration of the epithelial root sheath involved in the development of teeth. [ GOC:tfm https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0815129521 https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0517223651 ]
Synonyms: epithelial cell rests of Malassez epithelial debris of Malassez