| Name: | pancreatic centroacinar cell |
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| Synonyms: | CAC |
| Definition: | A cuboidal epithelial cell that is continuous with the lining of intercalated ducts that drain the acinus. This cell type secretes a high pH solution to aid in activation of zymogens, and can differentiate into endocrine and exocrine pancreatic cell types. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005740] |
| Name: | cell projection |
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| Synonyms: | cell process, cellular process, cellular projection |
| Definition: | A prolongation or process extending from a cell, e.g. a flagellum or axon. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042995] QuickGO AmiGO |