goblet cell

American  

noun

Cell Biology.

1. a type of epithelial cell that secretes mucin, so called after its shape.

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goblet cell Scientific  

/ gŏb′lĭt /

1. Any of the specialized epithelial cells, such as those found in the mucous membrane of the stomach, intestines, and respiratory passages, that secrete mucus. The goblet cells distend with mucin before secretion and collapse to a goblet shape after secretion.

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Etymology

Origin of goblet cell

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Eve Lauder, 47, learned on her daughter's birthday that she had a rare cancer known as goblet cell carcinoma.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2021

Ms Lauder said her goal is to make as many memories as she can and she is hopeful that a cure for goblet cell carcinoma will be found in the future.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2021

Figure V. Columnar epithelium.-- g.c.1, g.c.2, g.c.3, successive phases in the development of a goblet cell.

From Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)