Term Name:	CD8-alpha-beta-positive, alpha-beta intraepithelial T cell
Synonyms:	CD8-positive, alpha-beta intraepithelial T lymphocyte, CD8-positive, alpha-beta intraepithelial T-cell, CD8-positive, alpha-beta intraepithelial T-lymphocyte, IEL, intraepithelial lymphocyte
Definition:	A alpha-beta intraepithelial T cell found in the columnar epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. Intraepithelial T cells often have distinct developmental pathways and activation requirements.
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [CL:0000796]