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Noun: epithelium (epithelia)  ,e-pu'thee-lee-um
  1. Membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body
    - epithelial tissue

Derived forms: epithelia

Type of: animal tissue

Encyclopedia: Epithelium, corneal

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