Term Name: non-pigmented ciliary epithelial cell
Synonyms: NPE
Definition: A multi-ciliated cell of the retina that lacks visual pigment and contributes to aqueous humor by secreting chloride ions. This cell type maintains gap junctions with pigmented epithelial cells.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0002304]

Relationships
is a type of: ciliated epithelial cell multi-ciliated epithelial cell neurecto-epithelial cell