What is another word for columnar cell?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒləmnˌɑː sˈɛl] (IPA) 
Columnar cell is a term commonly used in biology to describe a type of epithelial cell that is taller than it is wide. This type of cell is found in many tissues throughout the body, including the lining of the digestive tract and the respiratory system. However, there are various synonyms to the word columnar cell, such as pseudostratified columnar epithelium, which refers to a type of epithelial tissue that looks like it has layers but actually consists of a single layer of columnar cells. Another synonym is ciliated columnar epithelium, which describes a type of epithelial tissue that has hair-like projections called cilia on the surface of the cells. Other synonyms include simple columnar epithelium and epithelial columnar cell.
