epithelial /ep·i·the·li·al/ (-the´le-al) pertaining to or composed of epithelium.
epithelial
epithelial (ep´ithē´lē
l),
epithelial
[-thē′lē·əl]
Etymology: Gk, epi, above, thele, nipple
pertaining to or involving the outer layer of the skin.
epithelial (ep´ithē´lē
l),adj pertaining to the epithelium.
epithelial attachment (EA),
n See attachment, epithelial.
epithelial cells,
n.pl cells that form the epithelial tissue that lines both the inner and outer surfaces of the body; serve a protective function and also aid in absorption and secretion.
epithelial cuff, attached,
n the band of gingival tissue that is located around the tooth's margin.
epithelial cuff, implant,
n the band of tissue that is constricted around an implant abutment post.
epithelial desquamation, anesthetic
(des´kwmā´shn),
n the ulceration and shedding of oral epithelial tissue that occurs as the result of prolonged exposure to topical anesthesia.
mā´shn), n the ulceration and shedding of oral epithelial tissue that occurs as the result of prolonged exposure to topical anesthesia.
epithelial inclusion,
n the bits of epithelial tissue introduced into bone crypts during perforation osteotomies. See also osteotomy, perforation.
epithelial layers,
n the number and type of layers present in epithelium.
epithelial rests of Malassez
(mals´),
n the remnants of Hertwig's epithelial root sheath within the periodontal ligament.
s´), n the remnants of Hertwig's epithelial root sheath within the periodontal ligament.
epithelial
pertaining to or composed of epithelium.
epithelial root sheath
a fold of gingival epithelium which grows down into the dental alveolus and surrounds the tooth root.
epithelial tissue
a general name for tissues not derived from the mesoderm.
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