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brush cell of trachebronchial tree

Term ID
CL:0002075
Synonyms
  • pulmonary brush cell
Definition
Infrequent type of columnar epithelial cell. This cell is characterized by the presence of a tuft of blunt, squat microvilli (approximately 120-140/cell) on the cell surface. The microvilli contain filaments that stretch into the underlying cytoplasm. They have a distinctive pear shape with a wide base and a narrow microvillous apex. Function not known. (2)
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