Term Name:	alpha-beta intraepithelial T cell
Synonyms:	alpha-beta intraepithelial T lymphocyte, alpha-beta intraepithelial T-cell, alpha-beta intraepithelial T-lymphocyte, IEL, intraepithelial lymphocyte
Definition:	A mature alpha-beta T cell of the columnar epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. Intraepithelial T cells often have distinct developmental pathways and activation requirements.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0000797]