What does "club cell" mean?

A dome-shaped cell with short microvilli, found in the bronchioles of the lungs, and capable of secreting glycosaminoglycans, in order to protect the bronchiole lining.

What is a synonym for "club cell"?

Common synonyms include: clara.

Club cell

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A dome-shaped cell with short microvilli, found in the bronchioles of the lungs, and capable of secreting glycosaminoglycans, in order to protect the bronchiole lining.

Synonyms

All synonyms

clara

Etymology

Named for their shape. See usage notes at Clara cell.

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