Term Name:	trichogen cell
Synonyms:	hair cell
Definition:	An epidermal cell that is part of a cell cluster organ of the insect integument (such as a sensillum) and that secretes a cuticular specialization, often in the form of a hair, bristle, peg or scale. The base of this specialization is often surrounded by a socket produced by a closely associated tormogen cell.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0000374]