| Term Name: | gamma-delta intraepithelial T cell |
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| Synonyms: | gamma-delta intraepithelial T lymphocyte, gamma-delta intraepithelial T-cell, gamma-delta intraepithelial T-lymphocyte, IEL, intraepithelial lymphocyte |
| Definition: | A gamma-delta T cell of the columnar epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. Intraepithelial T cells often have distinct developmental pathways and activation requirements. |
| Appears at: | Unknown |
| Evident until: | Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult) |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009339] |
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