goblet cell

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A column-shaped secretory cell found in the epithelium of the respiratory and intestinal tract that secretes the principal constituents of mucus.

Equivalents

Españolcélula caliciforme

Françaiscellule caliciforme

DeutschBecherzelle

3 more languages

Ελληνικάκαλυκοειδές

Italianocellula caliciforme mucipara

Portuguêscélula caliciforme

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

goblet drum goblet squat goblet worm gobletful goblette goblin

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