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brush cell

Term ID
CL:0002204
Synonyms
  • caveolated cell
  • fibrillovesicular cell
  • multivesicular cell
  • tuft cell
Definition
A cell type found in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts that is characterized by the presence of a tuft of blunt, squat microvilli (120-140 per cell). Function of this cell type is not known. (2)
References
  • FMA:67978
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