OBO ID: CL:0000098
Term Name: sensory epithelial cell Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • neuroepithelial cell
Definition: A specialized epithelial cell involved in sensory perception. Restricted to special sense organs of the olfactory, gustatory, and vestibulocochlear receptor systems; contain sensory cells surrounded by supportive, non-receptive cells. (2)
References:
  • BTO:0004301
Ontology: Cell Ontology
PHENOTYPE No data available