epithelium

UK
/ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/
US
/ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəm/
epitheliumsubstantiv
epithelia
Pl.
UK
/ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/
US
/ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəm/
Übersetzungen
The epithelium is a tissue that lines the cavities and surfaces of blood vessels and organs throughout the body.
Эпителий - это ткань, выстилающая полости и поверхности кровеносных сосудов и органов по всему телу.
Definitionen
A membranous tissue composed of one or more layers of cells forming the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the body and its organs.
The epithelium of the skin acts as a barrier to protect the body from external harm.
The thin tissue forming the outer layer of a body's surface and lining the alimentary canal and other hollow structures.
The epithelium lining the stomach is specialized to secrete mucus and digestive enzymes.
Synonyme
cell layer