parietal cell
noun
: any of the large oval cells of the gastric mucous membrane that secrete hydrochloric acid
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People with pernicious anemia: This anemia attacks the parietal cells in the stomach, preventing the production of intrinsic factors.
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
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“Parietal cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parietal%20cell. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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