Term Name: | pancreatic acinar cell |
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Synonyms: | acinar cell of pancreas |
Definition: | A secretory cell found in pancreatic acini that secretes digestive enzymes and mucins. This cell is a typical zymogenic cell, have a basal nucleus and basophilic cytoplasm consisting of regular arrays of granular endoplasmic reticulum with mitochondria and dense secretory granules. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0002064] |