Name: | lysosome-rich enterocyte |
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Synonyms: | |
Definition: | Enterocytes that possess a large supranuclear vacuolar system that preferentially internalize dietary protein via receptor-mediated and fluid-phase endocytosis for intracellular digestion and trans-cellular transport. In zebrafish these cells are located in the posterior region of the mid intestine throughout life. In mammals they are found in the ileum pre-weaning and later are replaced by mature enterocytes . |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005942] |
Name: | decreased height |
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Synonyms: | short |
Definition: | A height which is relatively low. |
Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000569] |