goblet cell en · NOUN
Etymology
The cell is named for its goblet-like shape. The apical portion is shaped like a cup and the basal portion is shaped like a stem.
Meanings
- A column-shaped secretory cell found in the epithelium of the respiratory and intestinal tract that secretes the principal constituents of mucus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| goblet cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (9)
it cellula caliciforme mucipara (secretory cell) · de Becherzelle (secretory cell) · yue 杯狀細胞 /杯状细胞 (secretory cell) · cmn 杯狀細胞 /杯状细胞 (secretory cell) · pt célula caliciforme (secretory cell) · es célula caliciforme (secretory cell) · el καλυκοειδές (secretory cell) · tr goblet hücresi (secretory cell) · fr cellule caliciforme (secretory cell)