Term Name: | neuroendocrine cell |
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Synonyms: | neurosecretory cell |
Definition: | A neuron that has the specialized function to produce and secrete hormones, and that constitutes, in whole or in part, an endocrine organ or system. |
Appears at: | Unknown |
Evident until: | Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult) |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009098] |
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