| Name: | enterocyte |
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| Synonyms: | enterocytes |
| Definition: | An epithelial cell that has its apical plasma membrane folded into microvilli to provide ample surface for the absorption of nutrients from the intestinal lumen. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009269] |
| Name: | actin-based cell projection |
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| Definition: | A cell projection supported by an assembly of actin filaments, and which lacks microtubules. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0098858] QuickGO AmiGO |