epithelium

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Synonyms: epithecium, epithelial, epithelia, perithelium, epitheliums, epitheliod, epithelize, epithelian, epithelise

Antonyms: epithecium, epithelial, epithelia, perithelium, epitheliums, epitheliod, epithelize, epithelian, epithelise

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy}} 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.

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