Term: mid intestine mucus layer
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Name: mid intestine
Synonyms:
Definition: The terminal region of the mid intestine is comprised of specialized enterocytes that appear to play a role in mucosal immunity. The mid intestine also appears to be involved in iron absorption.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001323]
Name: mucus layer
Synonyms: extracellular proteinaceous gel, mucous, mucous layer, mucus
Definition: An extracellular region part that consists of a protective layer of mucus secreted by epithelial cells lining tubular organs of the body such as the colon or secreted into fluids such as saliva. Mucus is a viscous slimy secretion consisting of mucins (i.e. highly glycosylated mucin proteins) and various inorganic salts dissolved in water, with suspended epithelial cells and leukocytes.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0070701]    QuickGO    AmiGO
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