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enterochromaffin

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  • adjective cytology Describing epithelial cells of the intestinal mucosa that contain serotonin; they are stained using chromium salts

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Examples

  • Using ultrafast optical measuring methods, the researchers were able to demonstrate that mediators from mast cells and enterochromaffin cells directly activate the nerve cells in the bowel.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2010

  • Using ultrafast optical measuring methods, the researchers were able to demonstrate that mediators from mast cells and enterochromaffin cells directly activate the nerve cells in the bowel.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

  • They manifest from neural crest tissue and, more particularly, from enterochromaffin cells, whose final resting location right after embryonic migration is together the submucosal layer of the intestines and pulmonary bronchi ….

    Social Security Reports, News and Informaion admin 2010

  • They manifest from neural crest tissue and, more particularly, from enterochromaffin cells, whose final resting location right after embryonic migration is together the submucosal layer of the intestines and pulmonary bronchi ….

    Social Security Reports, News and Informaion admin 2010

  • They manifest from neural crest tissue and, more particularly, from enterochromaffin cells, whose final resting location right after embryonic migration is together the submucosal layer of the intestines and pulmonary bronchi ….

    Social Security Reports, News and Informaion admin 2010

  • They manifest from neural crest tissue and, more particularly, from enterochromaffin cells, whose final resting location right after embryonic migration is together the submucosal layer of the intestines and pulmonary bronchi ….

    Social Security Reports, News and Informaion admin 2010

  • Carcinoid is a rare malignancy originating from enterochromaffin cells and is clinically characterized by flushing, diarrhea and bronchospasm, due to secretion of vasoactive substances.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Constantina Aggeli 2010

  • Carcinoid syndrome is a chronic condition that is the result of metastatic neuroendocrine tumors that usually originate from enterochromaffin cells in the gastrointestinal tract.

    News 2008

  • Carcinoid syndrome is a chronic condition that is the result of metastatic neuroendocrine tumors that usually originate from enterochromaffin cells in the gastrointestinal tract.

    News 2008

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