Name: | neuromast hair cell |
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Synonyms: | neuromast hair cells |
Definition: | Neuromast hair cell is a hair cell that acts as a sensory receptor of the neuromast; it is morphologically polarized as a result of the relative position of the single kinocilium and the clusters of stereocilia on its apical surface. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009367] |
Name: | kinocilium |
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Synonyms: | |
Definition: | A nonmotile primary cilium that is found at the apical surface of auditory receptor cells. The kinocilium is surrounded by actin-based stereocilia. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0060091] QuickGO AmiGO |
Name: | truncated |
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Synonyms: | truncate |
Definition: | A shape quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearer's terminating abruptly by having or as if having an end or point cut off. |
Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000936] |