Term Name:	type I cell of carotid body
Synonyms:	glomus cell
Definition:	A round or oval neuroepithelial cell that contacts other type I cells or capillaries. They occur in clusters that are surrounded by sheath cells (type-II cells) in the carotid body. This cell type is capable of secreting a number of neurotransmitters.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0002292]