Chief cell — In general, a chief cell (or a zymogenic cell ) is a cell which releases a precursor enzyme. There are two types of chief cells which are most commonly referenced: A gastric chief cell (or peptic cell ) is a cell in the stomach that releases… … Wikipedia
Gastric chief cell — Chief cell H E stain of fundic gland polyp showing shortening of the gastric pits with cystic dilatation … Wikipedia
chief cell — chēf n 1) one of the cells that line the lumen of the fundic glands of the stomach: a) a small cell with granular cytoplasm that secretes pepsin b) a larger cell with hyaline cytoplasm and a mucoid secretion compare PARIETAL CELL 2) one of the se … Medical dictionary
chief cell — noun 1. : one of the cells that line the lumen of the fundic glands of the stomach: a. : a small cell with granular cytoplasm that secretes pepsin b. : a larger cell with hyaline cytoplasm and a mucoid secretion compare parietal cell 2. : one of… … Useful english dictionary
chief cell adenoma — adenoma of the parathyroid gland composed of solid masses of small chief cells similar to those seen in the normal gland … Medical dictionary
List of topics in cell biology — Cell invokes a major branch of theory and research known variously as cell biology, cellular biology or cytology. The study of cell tissues is known as histology. Cell types are often referred to using the suffixes blast, clast, cyte, especially… … Wikipedia
Oxyphil cell (parathyroid) — Micrograph of a parathyroid gland. H E stain. MeSH … Wikipedia
List of distinct cell types in the adult human body — There are about 210 distinct human cell types,.[1][2][3] There are between 50 and 75 trillion cells in the human body.[citation needed] Cell types can be classified by their tissue of origin. However, it is possible for some cells to have their… … Wikipedia
Parietal cell — Human parietal cells (pink staining) stomach … Wikipedia
Delta cell — Not to be confused with D battery. Delta cell Control of stomach acid Latin endocrinocytus D … Wikipedia
