epithelial

epithelial /ep·i·the·li·al/ (-the´le-al) pertaining to or composed of epithelium.

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epithelial

[-thē′lē·əl]

Etymology: Gk, epi, above, thele, nipple

pertaining to or involving the outer layer of the skin.

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epithelial [ep″ĭ-the´le-al]

pertaining to or composed of epithelium.

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epithelial (ep´ithē´lēl),

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.

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.

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epithelial

pertaining to or composed of epithelium.

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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.