Chief Cell

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Chief Cell Definition

Epithelial cells that line the basal half of the gastric glands. They synthesize and secrete pepsinogen, a precursor of the enzyme pepsin. (MeSH)

Chief Cell Synonyms

Chief Cell, Chief Cells

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