epithelia

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Noun epithelium has 1 sense

epithelium, epithelial tissue - membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body
--₁ is a kind of animal tissue
--₁ has parts: epithelial cell
--₁ has particulars: endothelium; mesothelium; neuroepithelium; decidua

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Epithelia

Noun: Epithelia refers to a type of tissue in the human body that covers various organs and surfaces.

Example sentence: The epithelia that line the inner surface of the lungs enable efficient gas exchange.

Noun: In biology, epithelia are cellular layers that form the surface of plants and animals.

Example sentence: The outer epithelia of a leaf protect it from dehydration and external damage.

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