Phrase Hound found 7 phrases and 12 compound words that contain epithelium. The most common are listed below. Open epithelium in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 7
- transitional epitheliumA type of stratified epithelium that changes shape in response to stretching, and forms the lining of the organs of the urinary system.
- simple squamous epitheliumA single layer of flattened, polygonal cells in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium, often permeable and occurring where small molecules need to pass quickly through membranes via filtration or diffusion.
- stratified columnar epitheliumAny of a series of secretive layers of cells found in the uterus, parts of the anus and eye, the male urethra and vas deferens and in parts of the pharynx.
- iris pigmented epitheliumThe black colored layer of the iris, located behind the iris.
- pavement epitheliumSynonym of simple squamous epithelium: A single layer of flattened, polygonal cells in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium, often permeable and occurring where small molecules need to pass quickly through membranes via …
- mesenchymal epitheliumA flat epithelium derived from mesenchymal stem cells that lines regions of connective tissue in parts of the eye, ear, and neurocranium.
- tessellated epitheliumSynonym of simple squamous epithelium: A single layer of flattened, polygonal cells in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium, often permeable and occurring where small molecules need to pass quickly through membranes via …
Compound words 12
- epithelialOf or pertaining to the epithelium.
- epithelioidOf, pertaining to, or resembling epithelium
- epitheliomeA collection of interacting epithelial cells
- myoepitheliumA group of cells usually found in glandular epithelium as a thin layer above the basement membrane but generally beneath the luminal cells
- gastroepitheliumThe epithelium of the stomach
- lymphoepitheliumlymphoid epithelium
- neoepitheliumNewly-formed epithelium
- trichoepitheliomaA neoplasm of the adnexa of the skin
- uroepitheliumSynonym of urothelium: The epithelium of the urinary bladder.
- neuroepitheliumThe part of an embryo that develops into the nervous system