Term: intestinal bulb enteroendocrine cell
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Name: intestinal bulb
Synonyms: anterior intestine, foregut, pseudogaster
Definition: The bulbous anteriormost portion of the intestine has the most digestive enzymes and the greatest epithelial surface area.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001076]
Name: enteroendocrine cell
Synonyms: enteroendocrine cells
Definition: An endocrine cell that is located in the epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009097]