ScienceAugust 21, 2026

enterocyte

EN-tuh-ro-site

Definition

A type of epithelial cell found in the small intestine that is responsible for absorbing nutrients.

Etymology

The term is derived from the Greek word 'enteron' (intestine) and 'kytos' (hollow vessel or cell). It was coined to describe the cells that line the intestinal tract.

In the news

The article mentions enterocyte differentiation models as one of the specific biological systems used to test and validate the effectiveness of the ROOT technology.

New ROOT method charts a path to reversing biological changes once thought irreversible

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