Term Name: | inner mucus layer |
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Definition: | The inner of two mucus layers secreted by epithelial cells in the colon; the inner mucus layer is firmly attached to the epithelium, is densely packed with a compact stratified appearance and is devoid of bacteria. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0070702] QuickGO AmiGO |