Term: pancreatic centroacinar cell cell projection
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Name: pancreatic centroacinar cell
Synonyms: CAC
Definition: A cuboidal epithelial cell that is continuous with the lining of intercalated ducts that drain the acinus. This cell type secretes a high pH solution to aid in activation of zymogens, and can differentiate into endocrine and exocrine pancreatic cell types.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005740]
Name: cell projection
Synonyms: cell process, cellular process, cellular projection
Definition: A prolongation or process extending from a cell, e.g. a flagellum or axon.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042995]    QuickGO    AmiGO