goblet cell

n. Any of the specialized epithelial cells found in the mucous membrane of the stomach, intestines, and respiratory passages that secrete mucus.

[From its shape.]

gob′let cell`

n. a goblet-shaped epithelial cell that secretes mucin.

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Noun

goblet cell - an epithelial cell that secretes mucousepithelial cell - one of the closely packed cells forming the epithelium

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goblet cell

gob·let cell

an epithelial cell that becomes distended with a large accumulation of mucinogen-containing secretory granules at its apical end, giving it the appearance of a goblet. Synonym(s): beaker cell, caliciform cell, chalice cell

goblet cell

n. Any of the specialized epithelial cells found in the mucous membrane of the stomach, intestines, and respiratory passages that secrete mucus.

A caliceal mucin-secreting, located in the lateral wall of the intestinal crypts, and in columnar epithelium of the GI tract

gob·let cell

(gob'lĕt sel) An epithelial cell that becomes distended with a large accumulation of mucous secretory granules at its apical end, giving it the appearance of a goblet.
Synonym(s): beaker cell.

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chalice cell

a cell shaped something like a wineglass that is present in the columnar epithelium of the mammalian intestine and secretes MUCIN.

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noun an epithelial cell that secretes mucous

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