Tissue
transitional epithelium
tran·si·tion·al ep·i·the·li·um
Definitions related to transitional epithelium:
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Multilaminar epithelium, which of consists of more than one layer of epithelial cells, in contact with a basement membrane, that can undergo distention and contraction without losing its integrity and consistency. Examples: urothelium.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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Stratified epithelium that changes shape from cuboidal to squamous when stretched without losing strength or consistency. This type of epithelium is found in the urinary tract.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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