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Noun
en-noun|s|pl2=epithelia

1. 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.

Synonyms
epithelial tissue

Translations
Czech: výstelka f
Greek: ε�ιθήλιο (epithílio) n

Derived terms
epithelial

See also
endothelium
epidermis

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