epithelium
noun/ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəm/
Frequency rank: #16,561 most common English word
Meaning
The tissue that lines the surfaces of organs and body cavities.
Example sentence
The surgeon examined the epithelium lining the inside of the patient's cheek during the procedure.
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