epithelium
1 synonym for epithelium, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The thin tissue made of one or more layers of cells that covers and lines the surfaces of the body and its organs.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
epithelial tissue
How to use epithelium
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the epithelium of the gut
damaged epithelium
lung epithelium
skin epithelium
It is a scientific term found mainly in biology and medicine.
Etymology
Epithelium was taken from New Latin epithelium. It can be analysed as the parts epi-, thel- and -ium.
Full origin of epithelium →Frequently asked questions
What is epithelium?
It is a tissue of tightly packed cells that covers the outside of the body and lines internal surfaces and cavities.
What is the plural of epithelium?
The plural is epithelia, though epitheliums is also given.
Is skin an epithelium?
Yes, the outer covering of the body is one example of epithelium.
