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GO: Cellular Component

stereocilium base

Term ID
GO:0120044
Synonyms
  • stereocilium taper
Definition
The tapered base of the stereocilium adjacent to where it joins the hair cell body. This region contains a rootlet comprised of bundled actin filaments which spans the joint and stabilizes the stereocilium. 20170899
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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