Qualitative Concept
epithelial
ep·i·the·li·al [ ep-uh-thee-lee-uhl, -al ]
Definitions related to epithelial:
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A term that refers to the cells that make up the epithelial tissues. They are found in the skin, and in the parenchyma, surface and lumen of internal organs.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Refers to the cells that line the internal and external surfaces of the body.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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