Term Name: | intracellular canaliculus |
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Synonyms: | canalicular membrane |
Definition: | An apical plasma membrane part that forms a narrow enfolded luminal membrane channel, lined with numerous microvilli, that appears to extend into the cytoplasm of the cell. A specialized network of intracellular canaliculi is a characteristic feature of parietal cells of the gastric mucosa in vertebrates. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0046691] QuickGO AmiGO |