A cuboidal epithelial cell that is continuous with the lining of intercalated ducts that drain the acinus. This cell type secretes a high pH solution to aid in activation of zymogens, and can differentiate into endocrine and exocrine pancreatic cell types. [ GOC:tfm http://zfin.org/ZDB-PUB-050623-3 ]
Synonyms: CAC
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