Meaning epithelial tissue
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epithelial tissue(ep-eh-theel-ee-ul) [Gk. epi, on or over + thele, nipple] Sheets of tightly packed cells that line organs and body cavities.
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epithelial tissueThe cellular covering of internal and external surfaces of the body; consists of cells joined by small amounts of cementing substances. Epithelium is classified into types based on the number of layers deep and the shape of the superficial cells. epithelium
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epithelial tissueOne of the four basic tissues of the body. The cell linings covering most of the internal and external surface of the body and its organs, e.g. stomach lining.
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epithelial tissueCells which form a lining on the outside of the body and on the inside of the respiratory and digestive tracts and other organs.
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