Term Name: goblet cell
Synonyms: chalice cell
Definition: A cell of the epithelial lining that produce and secrete mucins.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0000160]

Relationships
is a type of: glandular epithelial cell mucus secreting cell
has subtype: appendix goblet cell bronchial goblet cell conjunctiva goblet cell duodenal goblet cell gastric cardiac gland goblet cell gastric goblet cell ileal goblet cell intestinal villus goblet cell jejunal goblet cell large intestine goblet cell lung goblet cell nasal mucosa goblet cell pancreatic goblet cell principal gastric gland goblet cell pylroric gastric gland goblet cell respiratory goblet cell small intestine goblet cell tracheal goblet cell
capable_of: mucus secretion