Parietal Cells, Gastric

Synonyms

Cell, Gastric Parietal

Cell, Oxyntic

Cells, Gastric Parietal

Cells, Oxyntic

Gastric Parietal Cell

Gastric Parietal Cells

Oxyntic Cell

Oxyntic Cells

Parietal Cell, Gastric

Rounded or pyramidal cells of the GASTRIC GLANDS. They secrete HYDROCHLORIC ACID and produce gastric intrinsic factor, a glycoprotein that binds VITAMIN B12.