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Record 1 2012-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
  • Respiratory System
  • Digestive Tract
DEF

A unicellular mucous gland found in the epithelium of various mucous membranes, especially that of the respiratory passages and intestines.

OBS

Droplets of mucigen collect in the upper part of the cell and distend it, while the basal end remains slender, and the cell assumes the shape of a goblet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
  • Appareil respiratoire
  • Appareil digestif
DEF

Cellule épithéliale des membranes muqueuses en forme de calice.

Spanish

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