Term Name:	pillar cell
Synonyms:	cochlear pillar cell, pillar cell of cochlea, pillar cell of corti, rod cell of Corti
Definition:	A rod-like cell in the inner ear, having their heads joined and their bases on the basilar membrane widely separated so as to form a spiral tunnel known as the tunnel of Corti.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:1000191]