parietal cell

noun

Any of the cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid.

Meanings

nounparietal cell (plural parietal cells)

plural parietal cells

  1. medicineAny of the cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid.
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