APUD cell en · NOUN
Etymology
Initialism, from amine precursor uptake and decarboxylase; named by the scientist A. G. E. Pearse, who developed the concept in the early 1960s.
Meanings
- Any of a group of endocrine cells that share the function of secreting a low-molecular-weight polypeptide hormone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| APUD cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |