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sensory epithelium

Term ID
UBERON:0006934
Synonyms
  • neuroepithelium
Definition
Simple columnar epithelium made up of cells specialized to serve as sensory cells for the reception of external stimuli, as the sensory cells of the cochlea, vestibule, nasal mucosa, and tongue.
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