apical part of cell

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Nameapical part of cell
IDGO_0045177
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Cellular component

Exact synonym

apical region of cell

Description

The region of a polarized cell that forms a tip or is distal to a base. For example, in a polarized epithelial cell, the apical region has an exposed surface and lies opposite to the basal lamina that separates the epithelium from other tissue.

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