Epithelium - Definition - Law Dictionary Home Dictionary Definition epithelium

Definition :

The superficial layer of cells lining the alimentary canal and all its appendages all glands and their ducts blood vessels and lymphatics serous cavities etc It often includes the epidermis i e keratin producing epithelial cells and it is sometimes restricted to the alimentary canal the glands and their appendages the term endothelium being applied to the lining membrane of the blood vessels lymphatics and serous cavities