epithelium

Epithelium

What does epithelium mean? Epithelium is a thin layer of specialized cells on the surface of a tissue. This could be an outside surface like the skin, or an inside surface like the cells that line the inner surface of the colon. The cells in the epithelium are called epithelial cells. The epithelial cells stick …
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Epithelial cells

Epithelial cells are specialized cells normally found on the surface of an organ or tissue. They connect to form a thin barrier called an epithelium. Cancers that arise from these cells are called carcinomas. Epithelial cells are divided into different types based on their shape, size, function, and location. Some are flat and thin, some …
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