Enterocyte

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Enterocyte Definition

Terminally differentiated cells comprising the majority of the external surface of the intestinal epithelium. Unlike goblet cells, they do not produce or secrete mucins, nor do they secrete cryptdins as do the paneth cells. (MeSH)

Enterocyte Synonyms

Enterocyte, Enterocytes

Terms in Enterocyte category

Large Intestinal Glandular Cell
Small Intestinal Glandular Cell