| Term Name: | non-pigmented ciliary epithelial cell |
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| Synonyms: | NPE |
| Definition: | A multi-ciliated cell of the retina that lacks visual pigment and contributes to aqueous humor by secreting chloride ions. This cell type maintains gap junctions with pigmented epithelial cells. |
| Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0002304] |