Glandular epithelium

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Glandular epithelium
TermGlandular epithelium
Short definitionglandular cell of the cervix (GLAN-juh-ler sel … SER-vix) A type of cell that produces mucus and is found in the tissue lining the inner portion of the cervix. Abnormal glandular cells can be found on Pap tests and can be a sign of cancer or another serious condition 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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glandular epithelium - (pronounced) (GLAN-juh-ler eh-pih-THEE-lee-um) A type of tissue that lines certain internal organs and produces and releases substances in the body, such as mucus, digestive juices, and other fluids . Glandular epithelium is commonly found in the breast, lungs, stomach, colon, pancreas, prostate, uterus, and cervix. Also called glandular tissue

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