An absorptive cell of the gut epithelium that endocytoses microorganisms and intact macromolecules from the gut lumen and transports them to the subepithelial space where they are presented to antigen-presenting cells and lymphocytes. [ GOC:jb GOC:tfm ]

This is just here as a test because I lose it

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  • BTO:0003600
  • FMA:62929
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Should double check and see if M cells are particular to a specific region.

definition

An absorptive cell of the gut epithelium that endocytoses microorganisms and intact macromolecules from the gut lumen and transports them to the subepithelial space where they are presented to antigen-presenting cells and lymphocytes.

has exact synonym

microfold cell

M-cell