Synonyms for epithelium

Most common

epithelial tissue

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A membranous tissue composed of one or more layers of cells which forms the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the body and its organs: internally including the lining of vessels and other small cavities, and externally being the skin.

Related words

Phrases

transitional epithelium simple squamous epithelium pavement epithelium tessellated epithelium

Forms

Plural

epitheliums

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.