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intraepithelial lymphocyte

Term ID
CL:0002496
Synonyms
  • IEL
  • intraepithelial T cell
  • intraepithelial T-cell
Definition
A T cell that is located in the intestinal epithelium and is capable of a mucosal immune response.
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