Term Name: ependymoglial cell
Synonyms: ependymal astrocyte
Definition: A cell that transports hormones from neurosecretory cells. This nerve cell is characterized by bipolar shape and endfeet that contact a basal lamina around blood vessels, and/or the pia mater or vitreous body of the eye and additionally contact the ventricular surface or sub-retinal space.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0000683]

Relationships
is a type of: astrocyte
has subtype: tanycyte