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Cells > Epithelial Cells > Goblet Cells
Sense Organs > Eye > Eyelids > Conjunctiva > Goblet Cells
... > Body Regions > Head > Face > Eye > Eyelids > Conjunctiva > Goblet Cells
Sense Organs > Eye > Anterior Eye Segment > Conjunctiva > Goblet Cells
... > Body Regions > Head > Face > Eye > Anterior Eye Segment > Conjunctiva > Goblet Cells
Respiratory System > Nose > Nasal Mucosa > Goblet Cells
Sense Organs > Nose > Nasal Mucosa > Goblet Cells
... > Body Regions > Head > Face > Nose > Nasal Mucosa > Goblet Cells
Respiratory System > Respiratory Mucosa > Nasal Mucosa > Goblet Cells
... > Tissues > Membranes > Mucous Membrane > Respiratory Mucosa > Nasal Mucosa > Goblet Cells
Digestive System > Gastrointestinal Tract > Intestines > Intestinal Mucosa > Goblet Cells
Tissues > Membranes > Mucous Membrane > Intestinal Mucosa > Goblet Cells
Respiratory System > Larynx > Laryngeal Mucosa > Goblet Cells
Respiratory System > Respiratory Mucosa > Laryngeal Mucosa > Goblet Cells
... > Tissues > Membranes > Mucous Membrane > Respiratory Mucosa > Laryngeal Mucosa > Goblet Cells

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Goblet Cells  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Scope note

  • A glandular epithelial cell or a unicellular gland. Goblet cells secrete MUCUS. They are scattered in the epithelial linings of many organs, especially the SMALL INTESTINE and the RESPIRATORY TRACT.

History note

  • 99

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D020397

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