Term Name: endocrine cell
Synonyms: endocrine cells
Definition: A cell of an endocrine gland, ductless glands that secrete substances which are released directly into the circulation and which influence metabolism and other body functions.
Appears at: Segmentation:10-13 somites (14.0h-16.0h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009096]

Relationships
is part of: endocrine system
is a type of: cell
has subtype: biogenic amine secreting cell enteroendocrine cell folliculostellate cell neuroendocrine cell peptide hormone secreting cell pinealocyte steroid hormone secreting cell thyroid hormone secreting cell

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