goblet cell

goblet cell

n.

Any of the specialized epithelial cells found in the mucous membrane of the stomach, intestines, and respiratory passages that secrete mucus.

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[From its shape.]

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goblet cell  (gblt)

Any of the specialized epithelial cells, such as those found in the mucous membrane of the stomach, intestines, and respiratory passages, that secrete mucus. The goblet cells distend with mucin before secretion and collapse to a goblet shape after secretion.

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Noun

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goblet cell - an epithelial cell that secretes mucous epithelial cell - one of the closely packed cells forming the epithelium