goblet cell

English

Etymology

The cell is named for its goblet-like shape. The apical portion is shaped like a cup and the basal portion is shaped like a stem.

Noun

goblet cell (plural goblet cells)

(cytology) A column-shaped secretory cell found in the epithelium of the respiratory and intestinal tract that secretes the principal constituents of mucus.

Translations

secretory cell

Chinese:
Cantonese: 杯狀細胞／杯状细胞 (bui¹ zong⁶ sai³ baau¹)

Mandarin: 杯狀細胞／杯状细胞 (bēizhuàngxìbāo)
French: cellule caliciforme f
German: Becherzelle
Greek: καλυκοειδές (el) n (kalykoeidés)
Italian: cellula caliciforme mucipara f
Portuguese: célula caliciforme f
Spanish: célula caliciforme f
Turkish: goblet hücresi

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