Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

stereocilium coat

Term ID
GO:0120234
Synonyms
  • auditory hair cell glycocalyx
  • stereocilium glycocalyx
Definition
A glycocalyx on the the endolymphatic surface of a cochlear hair cell that coats the external surface of each stereocilium and maintains a small distance between adjacent stereocilia in the bundle. (3)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes