Meanings
nounchief cell (plural chief cells)
plural chief cells
- biologyA cell located in the stomach and parathyroid gland that secretes precursor enzymes.
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chief cell. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chief%20cell
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