ependymoglial cell

Term ID

CL:0000683

Synonyms

• ependymal astrocyte

Definition

A cell that transports hormones from neurosecretory cells. This nerve cell is characterized by bipolar shape and endfeet that contact a basal lamina around blood vessels, and/or the pia mater or vitreous body of the eye and additionally contact the ventricular surface or sub-retinal space. http://neurolex.org/wiki/Category:Ependymoglial_Cell

References

Ontology

Cell Ontology