Term Name: | CD8-alpha-beta-positive, alpha-beta intraepithelial T cell |
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Synonyms: | CD8-positive, alpha-beta intraepithelial T lymphocyte, CD8-positive, alpha-beta intraepithelial T-cell, CD8-positive, alpha-beta intraepithelial T-lymphocyte, IEL, intraepithelial lymphocyte |
Definition: | A alpha-beta intraepithelial T cell found in the columnar epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. Intraepithelial T cells often have distinct developmental pathways and activation requirements. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0000796] |