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epithelialize

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epithelialize /ep·i·the·li·a·lize/ (-the´le-al-īz″) to cover with epithelium.
ep·i·the·li·al·ize (p-thl--lz) or ep·i·the·lize (-thlz)
v.
To become covered with epithelial tissue, as of a wound.
epithelialize
to cover with epithelium.


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