OntologyTerm mesothelial cell

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definition 
A flat, squamous-like epithelial cell of mesodermal origin. It forms the mesothelium, which lines the body's serous cavities including the pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial spaces. This cell plays a crucial role in synthesizing and secreting lubricants, such as glycosaminoglycans and surfactants, which minimize friction between adjacent tissues during movement. (EFO) A flattened epithelial cell of mesenchymal origin that lines the serous cavity. (OBI, UBERON)
namespace 
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo
parents 
  1. epithelial cell
  2. meso-epithelial cell
  3. squamous epithelial cell
  4. native cell
  5. somatic cell
  6. lining cell
preferred_name 
mesothelial cell
references 
  1. None
slim_terms 
  1. cell
  2. mesoderm
  3. cell
source_ontologies 
  1. Ontology for Biomedical Investigations
  2. Uberon
  3. Experimental Factor Ontology
synonyms 
  1. mesotheliocyte
term_id 
CL:0000077
term_name 
mesothelial cell
term_url 
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000077