Term Name: | cholangiocyte proliferation |
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Synonyms: | hepatoblast proliferation |
Definition: | The multiplication or reproduction of cholangiocytes, resulting in the expansion of the cholangiocyte population. A cholangiocyte is an epithelial cell that is part of the bile duct. Cholangiocytes contribute to bile secretion via net release of bicarbonate and water. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:1990705] QuickGO AmiGO |