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enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine

Term ID
CL:0002071
Synonyms
  • columnar cell
  • columnar cell of the colon
  • vacuolar absorptive cell
Definition
Columnar cell which populate the epithelium of large intestine and absorb water. This cell is the most numerous of the epithelial cell types in the large intestine; bear apical microvilli, contain secretory granules in their apical cytoplasm; secretion appears to be largely mucins, but is also rich in antibodies of the IgA type. 0517223651
References
  • BTO:0002484
  • FMA:63638
  • FMA:66771
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