Enterochromaffin Cells
Synonyms
5 HT Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
5-HT-Containing Enterochromaffin Cell
5-HT-Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
Argentaffin Cell
Argentaffin Cells
Cell, Enterochromaffin
Cells, Enterochromaffin
Enterochromaffin Cell
Enterochromaffin Cell, 5-HT-Containing
Enterochromaffin Cell, Serotonin-Containing
Enterochromaffin Cells, 5-HT-Containing
Enterochromaffin Cells, Serotonin-Containing
Serotonin Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
Serotonin-Containing Enterochromaffin Cell
Serotonin-Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
A subtype of enteroendocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal MUCOSA, particularly in the glands of PYLORIC ANTRUM; DUODENUM; and ILEUM. These cells secrete mainly SEROTONIN and some neuropeptides. Their secretory granules stain readily with silver (argentaffin stain).
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