Term Name:	type II cell of carotid body
Synonyms:	sheath cell of carotid body
Definition:	This cell resembles a glia cell, express the glial marker S100 and act as a supporting cell to type I cell. This cell is located in a small cluster of type I and type II cells near the fork of the carotid artery.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0002081]