Meaning Of The Word Epithelium

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Epithelium Meaning

Epithelium Definition
Epithelium Definition

What's The Definition Of Epithelium?

epithelium in American English
cellular tissue covering external body surfaces, as the epidermis, or lining internal surfaces, as hollow organs, vessels, etc.: it consists of one or more layers of cells with little intercellular material
noun: any animal tissue that covers a surface, or lines a cavity or the like, and that, in addition, performs any of various secretory, transporting, or regulatory functions

epithelium in British English
noun: an animal tissue consisting of one or more layers of closely packed cells covering the external and internal surfaces of the body. The cells vary in structure according to their function, which may be protective, secretory, or absorptive

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