epithelium

noun/ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəm/

Frequency rank: #16,561 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The tissue that lines the surfaces of organs and body cavities.

Illustration for the English word “epithelium”

Example sentence

The surgeon examined the epithelium lining the inside of the patient's cheek during the procedure.

Synonyms & related words

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