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Enterochromaffin Cells
5-HT-Containing Enterochromaffin Cells; Serotonin-Containing Enterochromaffin Cells; 5 HT Containing Enterochromaffin Cells; 5-HT-Containing Enterochromaffin Cell; Argentaffin Cell; Cell, Enterochromaffin; Cells, Enterochromaffin; Enterochromaffin Cell
A subtype of enteroendocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal MUCOSA, particularly in the glands of PYLORIC ANTRUM; DUODENUM; and ILEUM. These cells secrete mainly SEROTONIN and some neuropeptides. Their secretory granules stain readily with silver (argentaffin stain).