What is another word for epithelial?

Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪθˈɛlɪəl] (IPA)

Epithelial is a term used to describe the tissue that covers the surface of organs and lines body cavities. It typically protects the body from external factors and regulates the exchange of substances between the inside and the outside. Some synonyms for epithelial include squamous, columnar, cuboidal, glandular, and endothelial. The term squamous refers to flat and thin epithelial cells, while columnar cells are elongated and cylindrical. Cuboidal cells, on the other hand, are cube-shaped. Glandular cells refer to epithelial cells that produce and secrete fluids, and endothelial cells line the inner surface of blood vessels. All of these synonyms refer to the same general type of tissue in the body.

What are the hypernyms for Epithelial?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Epithelial

Cancers are tumors of epithelial tissues and are malignant.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
All the cells of a living organism are extremely sensitive to slight differences of osmotic pressure-the cells of epithelial tissue and of the nervous system as well as the blood cells.
"The Mechanism of Life"
Stéphane Leduc
The fetal and maternal placentas are made up of vascular villi and depressions that are separated only by the thin walls of capillaries, and a layer of epithelial cells.
"Common Diseases of Farm Animals"
R. A. Craig, D. V. M.

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