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Enterochromaffin Cells

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Definition: A subtype of enteroendocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal MUCOSA, particularly in the glands of PYLORIC ANTRUM; DUODENUM; and ILEUM. These cells secrete mainly SEROTONIN and some neuropeptides. Their secretory granules stain readily with silver (argentaffin stain).     
See Also Enterochromaffin-like Cells 		Other names Argentaffin Cells; Serotonin-Containing Enterochromaffin Cell; Serotonin Containing Enterochromaffin Cells; Enterochromaffin Cells, Serotonin-Containing; Enterochromaffin Cells, 5-HT-Containing; Enterochromaffin Cell, Serotonin-Containing; Enterochromaffin Cell, 5-HT-Containing; Enterochromaffin Cell; Cells, Enterochromaffin; Cell, Enterochromaffin; Argentaffin Cell; 5-HT-Containing Enterochromaffin Cell; 5 HT Containing Enterochromaffin Cells; Serotonin-Containing Enterochromaffin Cells; 5-HT-Containing Enterochromaffin Cells

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