Name: | neuromast hair cell |
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Synonyms: | neuromast hair cells |
Definition: | Neuromast hair cell is a hair cell that acts as a sensory receptor of the neuromast; it is morphologically polarized as a result of the relative position of the single kinocilium and the clusters of stereocilia on its apical surface. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009367] |
Name: | cilium |
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Synonyms: | eukaryotic flagellum, flagellum, microtubule-based flagellum |
Definition: | A specialized eukaryotic organelle that consists of a filiform extrusion of the cell surface and of some cytoplasmic parts. Each cilium is largely bounded by an extrusion of the cytoplasmic (plasma) membrane, and contains a regular longitudinal array of microtubules, anchored to a basal body. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005929] QuickGO AmiGO |
Name: | decreased amount |
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Synonyms: | decreased, decreased number, present in fewer numbers in organism, reduced, subnumerary |
Definition: | An amount which is relatively low. |
Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0001997] |