Term Name: | type II vestibular sensory cell |
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Synonyms: | type 2 vestibular hair cell, type 2 vestibular sensory cell, type II hair cell |
Definition: | Mostly cylindrical, resemble Type 1 in their contents and the presence of a kinocilium and stereocilium apically; much greater variation in size, some almost span the entire thickness of the sensory epithelium, while others are smaller than Type 1; receive multiple efferent nerve boutons around their bases as well as afferent endings, which are small expansions rather than chalices. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0002069] |