Cell
enteroendocrine cell
Subclass of:
Epithelial Cells;
Endocrine system;
Endocrine Cells
Definitions related to enteroendocrine cell:
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A hormone-secreting cell present in the epithelium of the intestine.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Cells found throughout the lining of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT that contain and secrete regulatory PEPTIDE HORMONES and/or BIOGENIC AMINES.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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