(usually attributive, endocrinology, of cells) That secrete low molecular weight polypeptide hormones, such as gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin, and motilin.

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Any of a group of endocrine cells that share the function of secreting a low-molecular-weight polypeptide hormone.

plural of APUD cell

plural of apudoma

plural of apudoma

(pathology) An endocrine tumor arising from an APUD cell.