epithelial
adjective/ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəl/
Frequency rank: #12,253 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to the thin layer of cells that lines the surfaces of the body and organs.
Example sentence
The doctor examined epithelial tissue samples under the microscope to check for signs of cancer.
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