Enterocytes

Absorptive cells in the lining of the INTESTINAL MUCOSA. They are differentiated EPITHELIAL CELLS with apical MICROVILLI facing the intestinal lumen. Enterocytes are more abundant in the SMALL INTESTINE than in the LARGE INTESTINE. Their microvilli greatly increase the luminal surface area of the cell by 14- to 40 fold.

Year introduced: 2000

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Tree Number(s): A03.556.124.369.290, A10.615.550.444.290, A11.436.290

MeSH Unique ID: D020895

Entry Terms:

• Enterocyte

Previous Indexing:

• Intestinal Mucosa (1968-1999)

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Anatomy Category
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Intestines
Intestinal Mucosa
Enterocytes

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Anatomy Category
Tissues
Membranes
Mucous Membrane
Intestinal Mucosa
Enterocytes

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Epithelial Cells
Enterocytes