Term: enterocyte endosome
Name: enterocyte
Synonyms: enterocytes
Definition: An epithelial cell that has its apical plasma membrane folded into microvilli to provide ample surface for the absorption of nutrients from the intestinal lumen.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009269]

Name: endosome
Synonyms:
Definition: A vacuole to which materials ingested by endocytosis are delivered.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005768]    QuickGO    AmiGO