Term Name:	apical part of cell
Synonyms:	apical region of cell
Definition:	The region of a polarized cell that forms a tip or is distal to a base. For example, in a polarized epithelial cell, the apical region has an exposed surface and lies opposite to the basal lamina that separates the epithelium from other tissue.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0045177]    QuickGO    AmiGO