Glandular epithelium
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Term | Glandular epithelium |
Short definition | glandular 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 |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
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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