Phenotype: | intestine mucus layer decreased thickness, abnormal |
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Note: | This statement combines anatomy and/or ontology terms with phenotype quality terms to create a complete phenotype (EQ) statement. For detailed information on individual terms, click the hyperlinked term name. |
Name: | intestine |
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Synonyms: | |
Definition: | Folded tube that has parts intestinal bulb, mid intestine and posterior intestine. The intestine is where digestion and nutrient absorption occurs. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001338] |
Name: | mucus layer |
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Synonyms: | extracellular proteinaceous gel, mucous, mucous layer, mucus |
Definition: | An extracellular region part that consists of a protective layer of mucus secreted by epithelial cells lining tubular organs of the body such as the colon or secreted into fluids such as saliva. Mucus is a viscous slimy secretion consisting of mucins (i.e. highly glycosylated mucin proteins) and various inorganic salts dissolved in water, with suspended epithelial cells and leukocytes. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0070701] QuickGO AmiGO |
Name: | decreased thickness |
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Synonyms: | low thickness, slender, thin |
Definition: | A thickness which is relatively low. |
Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000592] |