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Parietal Cells, Gastric

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Definition: Rounded or pyramidal cells of the GASTRIC GLANDS. They secrete HYDROCHLORIC ACID and produce gastric intrinsic factor, a glycoprotein that binds VITAMIN B12.     
See Also Gastric Acid; Intrinsic Factor 		Other names Oxyntic Cells; Gastric Parietal Cells; Parietal Cell, Gastric; Oxyntic Cell; Gastric Parietal Cell; Cells, Oxyntic; Cells, Gastric Parietal; Cell, Gastric Parietal; Cell, Oxyntic

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