Phenotype: | enterocyte microvillus decreased length, abnormal |
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Note: | This statement combines anatomy and/or ontology terms with phenotype quality terms to create a complete phenotype (EQ) statement. For detailed information on individual terms, click the hyperlinked term name. |
Name: | enterocyte |
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Synonyms: | enterocytes |
Definition: | An epithelial cell that has its apical plasma membrane folded into microvilli to provide ample surface for the absorption of nutrients from the intestinal lumen. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009269] |
Name: | microvillus |
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Synonyms: | microvilli |
Definition: | Thin cylindrical membrane-covered projections on the surface of an animal cell containing a core bundle of actin filaments. Present in especially large numbers on the absorptive surface of intestinal cells. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005902] QuickGO AmiGO |
Name: | decreased length |
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Synonyms: | short, shortened, stubby |
Definition: | A length quality which is relatively small. |
Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000574] |