Term Name: | pancreatic centro-acinar cell |
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Synonyms: | centroacinar cell of Langerhans, pancreatic centroacinar cell |
Definition: | A cubodial epithelial cell that is continuous with the lining of intercalated ducts that drain the acinus. This cell type secretes a high pH solution to aid in activation of zymogens, and can differentiate into endocrine and exocrine pancreatic cell types. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0002080] |