Term Name: | interstitial cell of Cajal differentiation |
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Synonyms: | ICC differentiation |
Definition: | The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of an interstitial cell of Cajal. An interstitial cell of Cajal is an intestinal neuroepithelial cell that serves as a pacemaker to trigger gut contraction. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0061453] QuickGO AmiGO |