Term Name: gamma-delta intraepithelial T cell
Synonyms: gamma-delta intraepithelial T lymphocyte, gamma-delta intraepithelial T-cell, gamma-delta intraepithelial T-lymphocyte, IEL, intraepithelial lymphocyte
Definition: A mature gamma-delta T cell that is found in the columnar epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. These cells participate in mucosal immune responses.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0000801]

Relationships
is a type of: intraepithelial lymphocyte mature gamma-delta T cell
has subtype: CD4-negative CD8-negative gamma-delta intraepithelial T cell CD8-alpha alpha positive, gamma-delta intraepithelial T cell
capable_of: mucosal immune response
located_in: intestinal epithelium