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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. Any of the specialized epithelial cells found in the mucous membrane of the stomach, intestines, and respiratory passages that secrete mucus.
WordNet 3.0
- n. an epithelial cell that secretes mucous
Etymologies
- From its shape. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
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The Eyes Have It
parts of the human eye
iris, pupil, sclera, macula, retina, vitreous, conjunctiva, cornea, lens, choroid, optic nerve, ciliary body and 34 more...
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angle of louis, aqueduct of sylvius, goblet cell, aqueous humor, mandible, jugular
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