cmungall
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Yes, pancreas (and the islets of Langerhans) are considered a part of the GI tract.
Enterochromaffin cell is a type of enteroendochrine cell, and so enterochromaffin cell should not have enteroendocrine cell as a related synonym. I've now fixed it.
Regarding definition, tried to avoid using anatomical parts but here's what I ended up with: "An endocrine cell that is located in the epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract." OK?
cheers, Minna
Original comment by: nobody
(usual caveats - I'm not a biologist..)
Strawman def:
An endocrine cell (CL:0000163) that is located in the gut
is this specific enough? Or too specific? Is the islet of langerans consider part of the gut/GI tract? Again there are problems defining cells using gross anatomical parts, especially where there are differences in gross anatomy across organisms.
definition gloss:
Most enteroendocrine cells are found in the islets of Langerhans, but they are also found in other locations. For example, the G cells (which secrete gastrin) are located primarily in the stomach. Enteroendocrine cells are also found in the duodenum
Should CL:0000504 enterochromaffin cell really have endocrine cell as a related synonym?
Original comment by: cmungall