Term: enterocyte actin-based cell projection
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Name: enterocyte
Synonyms: enterocytes
Definition: An epithelial cell that has its apical plasma membrane folded into microvilli to provide ample surface for the absorption of nutrients from the intestinal lumen.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009269]
Name: actin-based cell projection
Synonyms:
Definition: A cell projection supported by an assembly of actin filaments, and which lacks microtubules.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0098858]    QuickGO    AmiGO