MGI 5.13 - Phenotype Browser

Mammalian Phenotype Browser
Term Detail

MP term:	abnormal enterocyte morphology
Synonym:	abnormal enterocytes
Synonym:	abnormal intestinal cell morphology
Synonym:	abnormal intestinal epithelial cell
Synonym:	intestinal cell abnormalities
MP id:	MP:0000479
Definition:	any structural anomaly of the epithelial cells that have an apical plasma membrane folded into microvilli to provide ample surface for the absorption of nutrients from the intestinal lumen
Number of paths to term:	1

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mammalian phenotype

digestive/alimentary phenotype

abnormal digestive system morphology

abnormal intestine morphology

abnormal intestinal epithelium morphology

abnormal enterocyte morphology [MP:0000479] (78 genotypes, 102 annotations)

abnormal enterocyte cell number +

abnormal small intestinal villus morphology +

abnormal intestinal mucosa morphology +

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