Epithelium

Introduction: Epithelium

Description of Epithelium

Epithelium: Cell layer including skin and various membranes.

Epithelium: A thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands, and other structures within the body.
Source: National Institute of Health

Epithelium: membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Epithelium: thin layer of tissue that covers the inner or outer surfaces of organs, glands, and other structures within the body.
Source: CRISP

Epithelium: One or more layers of EPITHELIAL CELLS, supported by the basal lamina, which covers the inner or outer surfaces of the body.
Source: MeSH 2007

Epithelium as an Organ

Epithelium (organ): The epithelium is the tissue that is made up of closely packed, interconnected epithelial cells. The epithelium covers the surfaces of organs and structures throughout the body. This includes the external surface of the body, the skin. The epithelium has a wide variety of functions, depending on the type of epithelial cell and its location. For example, in the skin, this includes protection from trauma, harmful microorganisms, and dehydration. Specialized epithelium in glands secretes hormones and enzymes, and epithelium in the small intestine play a role in digestion by absorbing nutrients.

Epithelium (organ): See Epithelium (organ information).

More information on organs: Epithelium:

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Terms associated with Epithelium:

Terms Similar to Epithelium:

• epithelial tissue

Source - WordNet 2.1

• Mesothelium

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Epithelium:

• Basement Membrane
• Endothelium
• Epidermis
• Pigment Epithelium of Eye
• Seminiferous Epithelium
• Urothelium
• Epithelium, Corneal

Source - MeSH 2007

• basement membrane
• corneal epithelium
• gastrointestinal epithelium
• mammary epithelium
• mucosa
• respiratory epithelium
• retinal pigment epithelium
• urinary bladder epithelium

Source - CRISP

• endothelium
• mesothelium
• neuroepithelium
• decidua

Source - WordNet 2.1

Broader terms for Epithelium

• tissue

Source - CRISP

• animal tissue

Source - WordNet 2.1

The description of Epithelium may also be used for the following terms:

• ciliary epithelium
• M cell

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Epithelium

The following list attempts to classify Epithelium into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• animal tissue
• tissue
• body part
• part,piece
• thing
• entity

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Tissues
  • Epithelium

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