epithelial cell

Term ID

CL:0000066

Synonyms

• epitheliocyte

Definition

A cell that is usually found in a two-dimensional sheet with a free surface. The cell has a cytoskeleton that allows for tight cell to cell contact and for cell polarity where apical part is directed towards the lumen and the basal part to the basal lamina. A11.436

References

• BTO:0000414
• CALOHA:TS-2026
• CARO:0000077
• FBbt:00000124
• FMA:66768
• WBbt:0003672

Ontology

Cell Ontology