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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > cell biology > cells > epithelial cells > goblet cells
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > epithelium > mucosa > goblet cells
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > epithelium > mucosa > goblet cells
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > epithelium > mucosa > goblet cells
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > tissues > animal tissues > epithelium > mucosa > goblet cells
Preferred Term:

goblet cells

Definition:
A glandular epithelial cell or a unicellular gland. Goblet cells secrete mucus. They are scattered in the epithelial linings of many organs, especially the small intestine and the respiratory tract.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
mucosa, epithelial cells
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/202659
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